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May 22, 2005 · Canadair CL600 · N699CW

Augusta, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Augusta, GA
Aircraft
Canadair CL600
Tail Number
N699CW
Operator
Flight Options
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ATL05CA085

The co-pilot was flying the airplane climbing to an assigned altitude. Air Traffic Control instructed the flight to expedite their climb through flight level 250.The co-pilot rotated the speed bug to 300 knots. The pilot-in-command (PIC) verbally instructed the co-pilot to, "get this thing climbing." At the same time the PIC pulled back on the control column and disconnected the autopilot and the nose of the airplane pitched up. The PIC did not establish a positive transfer of the flight controls as required by company standard operating procedures. The flight attendant was subsequently heard calling for help from the back of the airplane. The PIC departed the flight deck and found the flight attendant on the floor in the aft part of the cabin with serious injuries. The flight continued to the destination airport and landed without further incident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls during climb which resulted in the flight attendant injury. A factor was the flight crew failure to follow written procedures during transfer of flight controls.

Full Narrative

On May 21, 2005, at 2040 eastern daylight time, a Canadair CL600, N699CW, registered to Ramona Aviation LLC, operated by Flight Options LLC, as a 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight, made an abrupt pitch-up attitude and injured the flight attendant during climb out from Chattanooga, Tennessee, while enroute to Augusta, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument rules flight plan was filed. The airplane was not damaged. The pilot-in command (PIC) and co-pilot reported no injuries. The flight attendant received serious injuries. The flight departed Lovell Field, Chattanooga, Tennessee, on May 21, 2005, at 2026. During the climb to the assigned altitude, the pilot was instructed by the air traffic controller to expedite its climb through flight level 250 within two minutes and to maintain flight level 290. The co-pilot was flying the airplane and rotated the speed bug to 300 knots. The PIC verbally instructed the co-pilot to, "get this thing climbing." At the same time the PIC pulled back on the control column which disconnected the autopilot and the nose of the airplane pitched up. The flight attendant was subsequently heard calling for help from the back of the airplane. The PIC departed the flight deck and found the flight attendant injured on the floor in the aft part of the cabin. The flight continued to and landed at August, Georgia, with out further incident. Review of Flight Option Standard Operating Procedures, Section 2-4, Manipulation of Flight Controls b. Transfer of Control states, If it is necessary to transfer control from one pilot to the other a positive, verbal command will be given. The pilot flying will state "You have the flight controls." The pilot taking the flight controls will state, "I have the controls."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 EDT
Nearest Airport30nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCanadair CL600
Tail NumberN699CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorFlight Options
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CF34-3A · Turbofan · 9220
Seats13

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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