It sounds and feels wrong because it is wrong. It’s “by accident.” That the headline writer doesn’t know that, he shouldn’t be writing headlines, or anything else.

This “on accident” stuff needs to be banished.

IT IS “BY ACCIDENT”

“On Purpose. By accident.” What are you guys, twelve years old?

It’s BY accident you Midwestern hillbilly

I’m with you.

Anyone else hate “on accident?” No, just me? Okay, I’m leaving....

There is a section of Hell reserved for people who say “on accident” instead of “by accident”.

For chrissakes, is it really “on accident” instead of “by accident”? I have always hated it when people say that, it sounds so stupid. If I have to start saying “by purpose” I guess that’s just my cross to bear.

kids these days...

We all fuck up at work sometimes

“On” accident? I’ve heard little kids say “on accident,” but I figured they were still learning how English works. Never heard an adult use it. Is that a regionalism, like waiting “on” line, that’s specific to New York? Not being snarky, by the way, I’m seriously interested.

The Marlins Lost Because They Pitched To Bryce Harper On By Accident

hard to read - can’t stand when people say “on accident” as opposed to “by accident”.