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November 29, 2005 · Embraer EMB-120ER · N299UX

Denver, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 29, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Embraer EMB-120ER
Tail Number
N299UX
Operator
Great Lakes Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DEN06IA020

The captain reported that after landing, he turned onto what he thought was a 90-degree taxiway. He said that he "cut the corner too tight resulting in the left propeller striking a taxiway light." An examination of the airplane showed no anomalies which could have contributed to the incident.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway light. Factors contributing to the incident were the crew's inadequate visual lookout and the taxiway light.

Full Narrative

On November 28, 2005, approximately 1735 mountain standard time, an Embraer EMB-120ER, N299UX, operating as Great Lakes Airlines, Flight 708, sustained minor damage when it struck a taxiway light with its right propeller at the Denver International Airport (DEN), Denver, Colorado. The airplane was taxiing to parking after landing when the incident occurred. The scheduled, domestic passenger flight from Riverton, Wyoming, to DEN was being conducted on an instrument flight rules flight plan under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121. The captain, first officer and five passengers on board the airplane were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the incident. The flight originated approximately 1630. The captain reported that after landing on runway 34R, he turned onto what he thought was a 90-degree taxiway. He said he "cut the corner too tight resulting in the right propeller striking a taxiway light." The first officer stated that she was switching radio frequencies and when she looked up, realized that they were too close. She said it was too late. An examination of the airplane showed leading edge damage to one blade on the right propeller. The top of the taxi light at Taxiway F-4 was sheared off. No other damage was found. An examination of the airplane showed no anomalies which could have contributed to the incident.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time17:35 MST
Nearest AirportDenver International Airport (1nm)
Runway34R
Runway Length12000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer EMB-120ER
Tail NumberN299UX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorGreat Lakes Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PW118 · Turboprop · 2000 | Pratt & Whitney · PW118 · Turboprop · 2000
Seats32

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 26 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 3 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data