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January 30, 2008 · Bombardier 35A · N55F

Charlotte, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Bombardier 35A
Tail Number
N55F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA088

A Bombardier (LearJet) 35A had just landed, and was taxiing on taxiway A during night conditions. A tug was traveling south on an access road, and approaching the taxiway A stop sign. The tug did not slow for the stop sign, traveled past it, and struck the nose of the airplane. The stop sign had flashing red lights that were operating at the time of the collision, and the driver of the tug did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the vehicle. The recorded weather at the airport, about the time of the accident, included scattered clouds at 3,800 feet, and 8 miles visibility in light rain.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Lack of action-Ground crew - C

Full Narrative

According to an airport police incident report, a Bombardier (LearJet) 35A had just landed, and was taxiing on taxiway A during night conditions. A witness reported that the tug was traveling south on an access road, and approaching the taxiway A stop sign. The witness added that the tug did not slow for the stop sign, traveled past it, and struck the nose of the airplane. The witness further stated that the stop sign had flashing red lights that were operating at the time of the collision. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the radome area, which required a major repair. The driver of the tug did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the vehicle. The recorded weather at the airport, about the time of the accident, included scattered clouds at 3,800 feet, and 8 miles visibility in light rain.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:15 EST
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas Internationa (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBombardier 35A
Tail NumberN55F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TFE 731 · Turbofan · 3500 | Honeywell · TFE 731 · Turbofan · 3500
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 49 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 41 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time04:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data