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September 17, 2021 · Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · N444ZW
Asheville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (51 uninjured)
Location
Asheville, NC
Aircraft
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (2003)
Tail Number
N444ZW
Operator
Air Wisconsin Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA21LA226
According to the flight crew, after pushback they received instructions from the ground controller to hold their position due to a 30-minute delay before takeoff. While they were holding, a fuel truck began backing up in their direction without the assistance of marshallers. The captain attempted to get the drivers attention by flashing the airplane’s landing lights. However, the fuel truck driver continued backing up and struck the airplane resulting in substantial damage to an area under the first officer’s window. The captain immediately shut down the right engine and made a public address announcement for the passengers to remain seated. Post-accident inspection revealed a hole in the forward fuselage of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The fuel truck driver backing up in the direction of the airplane without the use of marshallers.
Full Narrative
According to the flight crew, after pushback they received instructions from the ground controller to hold their position due to a 30-minute delay before takeoff. While they were holding, a fuel truck began backing up in their direction without the assistance of marshallers. The captain attempted to get the drivers attention by flashing the airplane’s landing lights. However, the fuel truck driver continued backing up and struck the airplane resulting in substantial damage to an area under the first officer’s window. The captain immediately shut down the right engine and made a public address announcement for the passengers to remain seated. Post-accident inspection revealed a hole in the forward fuselage of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 EDT
Nearest AirportAsheville Rgnl (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBombardier CL-600-2B19
Tail NumberN444ZW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Wisconsin Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF34 SERIES · Turbofan · 9140 | Ge · CF34 SERIES · Turbofan · 9140
Seats53
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (51 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured51
Total51
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC