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December 15, 2011 · Piper PA-31-350 · N9FW
Hughes, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hughes, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N9FW
Operator
Wright Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA015
The operator reported that, after loading the airplane, the pilot started to taxi, and the left engine's propeller struck a piece of baggage that was left on the ramp after a prior flight. The propeller picked up the baggage and threw it onto the upper left side of the fuselage, resulting in substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not clear the area surrounding the airplane prior to taxi, resulting in the airplane contacting a piece of baggage.
Full Narrative
The operator reported that after loading the twin-engine airplane, the pilot had started to taxi, when the left engine's propeller struck a piece of baggage on the ramp. The propeller picked up the baggage and threw it onto the upper left side of the fuselage, resulting in substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 AKST
Nearest AirportHUGHES (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN9FW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 350 | Lycoming · LTIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 350
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO