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December 13, 2022 · Cessna 441 · N253SB

Liberal, KS

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Liberal, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 441 (1982)
Tail Number
N253SB
Operator
Lyddon Aero Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA072

The pilot of the multiengine airplane reported that he had preflighted the airplane about 2 hours before his intended departure and asked ground crew to reposition the airplane. When the pilot was ready for departure, he reported that he did not do another preflight, but only walked around the nose of the airplane to get to the entrance door. After he started both engines, the airplane would not taxi forward. The pilot reported that he thought that he set the brakes, reduced both engines to an idle power setting, and exited the airplane. The pilot observed a chock on the airplane’s nosewheel, and after he removed the chock, the airplane began to move forward. He attempted to reboard the unoccupied airplane, however, was unable to and the airplane subsequently collided with a hangar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the multiengine airplane reported that, he had preflighted the airplane about 2 hours before his intended departure and asked ground crew to reposition the airplane. When the pilot was ready for departure, he reported that he did not do another preflight, but only walked around the nose of the airplane to get to the entrance door. After he started both engines, the airplane would not taxi forward. The pilot reported that he thought that he set the brakes, reduced both engines to an idle power setting, and exited the airplane. The pilot observed a chock on the airplane’s nosewheel, and after he removed the chock, the airplane began to move forward. He attempted to reboard the unoccupied airplane, however, was unable to and the airplane subsequently collided with a hangar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MST
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (0.5nm E)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 441
Tail NumberN253SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLyddon Aero Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-ION · Turboprop · 635 | Garrett · TPE331-ION · Turboprop · 635
Seats9

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 F / 18 F
Altimeter29.68 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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