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June 5, 2016 · Cessna 208 B · N750Z

Fort Dodge, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Fort Dodge, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 208 B (2004)
Tail Number
N750Z
Operator
Multi Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA308

The pilot in command reported that during the loading of the seventh and final passenger, the airplane tipped onto its tail and impacted the ramp surface. He further reported that the tail stand was not installed and neither he nor the co-pilot noticed the omission before passenger loading began. According to the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/ Incident report form 6120.1 submitted by the operator; after a review of pictures sent to company maintenance, no "major damage" was visually identified, the airplane was released for service, and the flight crew completed the revenue flight. After the airplane reached a company domicile, the airplane was "grounded" after a further visual inspection revealed substantial damage to the aft bulkhead. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight crew's failure to install the tail stand prior to passenger boarding, which resulted in a tail strike.

Full Narrative

The pilot in command reported that during the loading of the seventh and final passenger, the airplane tipped onto its tail and impacted the ramp surface. He further reported that the tail stand was not installed and neither he nor the co-pilot noticed the omission before passenger loading began. According to the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/ Incident report form 6120.1 submitted by the operator; after a review of pictures sent to company maintenance, no "major damage" was visually identified, the airplane was released for service, and the flight crew completed the revenue flight. After the airplane reached a company domicile, the airplane was "grounded" after a further visual inspection revealed substantial damage to the aft bulkhead. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Rgnl (0nm ENE)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208 B
Tail NumberN750Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMulti Aero
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-114A · Turboprop · 675
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · First Class · None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data