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December 31, 2012 · Raytheon Aircraft A36 · N256DB

Rutland, VT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 31, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Rutland, VT
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft A36
Tail Number
N256DB
Operator
Gary Sinensky
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA100

According to the pilot, after landing, he taxied the airplane to the fixed base operator in order to use the external heater plugs on the ramp. He reported that he initiated a left turn as the airplane approached a parked fuel truck; however, due to snow-packed ramp conditions, the airplane continued straight. The pilot added more power and applied left rudder to get the airplane to turn. The right wing tip impacted the fuel truck grounding wire wheel. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar on the outboard 3 feet of the wing with one wing rib exposed. No other damage was noted on the airplane. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering on a snow-packed surface after landing, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, after landing he taxied the airplane to the fixed base operator in order to use the external heater plugs on the ramp. In a written statement the pilot reported the airplane approached a parked fuel truck and he initiated a left turn; however, due to snow packed ramp conditions the airplane continued straight. He subsequently added more power and left rudder to get the airplane to turn. The right wing tip impacted the fuel truck grounding wire wheel. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar on the outboard 3 feet of the wing with one wing rib exposed. No other damage was noted on the airplane. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EST
Nearest AirportRutland - Southern Vermont Reg (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length5003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRaytheon Aircraft A36
Tail NumberN256DB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary Sinensky
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 46
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data