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September 22, 2009 · Cessna 402B · N1048
Omaha, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Omaha, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 402B
Tail Number
N1048
Operator
Daedalus Inc Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA600
The pilot arrived for the morning cargo flight with the twin-engine airplane parked directly into the sun and condensation on the windscreen. Using his hand, the pilot attempted to clear the condensation from the windscreen only to have it reappear. The pilot elected to start taxiing with the left crew door open to aid his visibility; however, while executing a left turn onto the cargo ramp the airplane's left wing and left propeller impacted an unattended airplane. Once both engines were secured, the pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination following the accident revealed that the parked airplane sustained structural damage to the forward nose area, and the taxiing airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot arrived for the morning cargo flight with the twin-engine airplane parked directly into the sun and condensation on the windscreen. Using his hand, the pilot attempted to clear the condensation from the windscreen only to have it reappear. The pilot elected to start taxiing with the left crew door open to aid his visibility; however, while executing a left turn onto the cargo ramp the airplane's left wing and left propeller impacted an unattended airplane. Once both engines were secured, the pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination following the accident revealed that the parked airplane sustained structural damage to the forward nose area, and the taxiing airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 CDT
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402B
Tail NumberN1048
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaedalus Inc Dba
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300 | Cont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 46
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourcePILO