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March 27, 2012 · Cessna 441 · N1212C
Battle Creek, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Battle Creek, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 441
Tail Number
N1212C
Operator
Bil Mar Foods Inc Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA215
After the pilot finished the preflight inspection in the hangar, the maintenance technician pulled the airplane out of the hangar and connected the auxiliary power cart to the airplane. Shortly thereafter, the pilot boarded the airplane and proceeded with the normal checklist. The pilot signaled to the maintenance technician to disconnect the power cart. The maintenance technician subsequently signaled that the pilot was clear to start the engines. After departure, the pilot noted a problem with the landing gear, and, after establishing that the tow bar was, most likely, still attached to the nosewheel, he diverted to a nearby airport for a precautionary landing. During the landing, the nose landing gear collapsed and the primary structure in the nose of the airplane was substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Forgotten action/omission-Maintenance personnel - C
Full Narrative
After the pilot finished the preflight inspection in the hangar, the maintenance technician pulled the airplane out of the hangar and connected the auxiliary power cart to the airplane. Shortly thereafter, the pilot boarded the airplane and proceeded with the normal checklist. The pilot signaled to the maintenance technician to disconnect the power cart. The maintenance technician subsequently signaled that the pilot was clear to start the engines. After departure the pilot noted a problem with the landing gear and after establishing that the tow bar was, most likely, still attached to the nosewheel, he diverted to a nearby airport for a precautionary landing. During the landing, the nose landing gear collapsed and the primary structure in the nose of the airplane was substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 EDT
Nearest AirportW K Kellogg Airport (0nm)
Runway23R
Runway Length10004 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 441
Tail NumberN1212C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBil Mar Foods Inc Dba
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE331-10N-51 · Turboprop · 135 | Turboprop | Honeywell · TPE331-10N-51 · Turboprop · 135
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time11:53