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December 9, 1990 · Beech BE-77 · N3809Y
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Beech BE-77
Tail Number
N3809Y
Operator
U S Air Force
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA016
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS STARTING TO TAXI TO THE RUNWAY AND AT THAT POINT THE NOSE WHEEL TOW BAR WAS STILL CONNECTED TO THE NOSE GEAR. THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE TOW BAR CAUSING THE TOW BAR TO STRIKE THE LEFT WING. THE LEFT WING WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PERFORM THE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A TOW BAR DURING INITIAL TAXI.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS STARTING TO TAXI TO THE RUNWAY AND AT THAT POINT THE NOSE WHEEL TOW BAR WAS STILL CONNECTED TO THE NOSE GEAR. THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE TOW BAR CAUSING THE TOW BAR TO STRIKE THE LEFT WING. THE LEFT WING WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:15 AKST
Nearest AirportEielson Afb (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE-77
Tail NumberN3809Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorU S Air Force
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point-15 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO