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January 11, 2016 · Beech B200 Undesignat · N87SA

Carolina, PR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 11, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Carolina, PR
Aircraft
Beech B200 Undesignat (1982)
Tail Number
N87SA
Operator
Island Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA348

The pilot reported that he parked the airplane and shut down the requisite systems, then proceeded to the back of the airplane to allow the passengers to disembark and set the wheel chocks. He reported that as he began to open the cabin door, he realized that the airplane was rolling backwards. The airplane rolled into the wall of the airport terminal and the left and right elevators sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane or any of its systems that would have prevented normal operation. According to the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook and the operator, the accident airplane was equipped with a parking brake. The operator reported that their maintenance department inspected the parking brake system after the accident, and in accordance with the Beech B200 service manual and found no failures or anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to actuate the parking brake prior to leaving his seat, resulting in substantial damage.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he parked the airplane and shut down the requisite systems, then proceeded to the back of the airplane to allow the passengers to disembark and set the wheel chocks. He reported that as he began to open the cabin door, he realized that the airplane was rolling backwards. The airplane rolled into the wall of the airport terminal and the left and right elevators sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane or any of its systems that would have prevented normal operation. According to the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook and the operator, the accident airplane was equipped with a parking brake. The operator reported that their maintenance department inspected the parking brake system after the accident, and in accordance with the Beech B200 service manual and found no failures or anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 AST
Nearest AirportSan Juan Luis Munoz Internatio (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length8610 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B200 Undesignat
Tail NumberN87SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIsland Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A-42 · Turboprop · 850 | Pratt And Whitney · PT6A-42 · Turboprop · 850
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time01:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data