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November 2, 2010 · Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · N454SW
Pittsburgh, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (41 uninjured)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Aircraft
Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Tail Number
N454SW
Operator
Skywest Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA046
According to the operator, the airplane was parked at the gate preparing to be pushed back when the damage occurred. A ground crew worker had connected an air-starter cart to the airplane, and then determined that the air cart was not functioning properly. The worker attempted to pull the cart away from the airplane without disconnecting the hose, resulting in substantial damage to the skin panels on the left, lower side of the airplane's fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The ground crew’s failure to detach the air-starter hose from the airplane before moving the cart away resulting in structural damage to a skin panel.
Full Narrative
According to the operator, the airplane was parked at the gate preparing to push back for a revenue flight when the damage occurred. A ground crew worker had connected an air-starter cart to the airplane, and then determined that it was not functioning properly. The worker attempted to pull the cart away from the airplane without disconnecting the hose, resulting in substantial damage to the skin panels on the left, lower side of the airplane's fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPttsburgh International Airpor (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBombardier CL-600-2B19
Tail NumberN454SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkywest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF34-3B1 · Turbofan · 9140 | Ge · CF34-3B1 · Turbofan · 9140
Seats55
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (41 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured41
Total41
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 35 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind40° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 25 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC