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March 9, 2023 · Beech C90 · N46CV
Bismark, ND
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bismark, ND
Aircraft
Beech C90 (1973)
Tail Number
N46CV
Operator
Executive Air Taxi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA126
The commercial pilot stated that a vehicle struck the right wing of the airplane as he was taxiing from the non-movement area for departure. Surveillance video showed a ground service vehicle drive across the ramp and into the right wing of the airplane. The driver of the ground vehicle stated that as she was starting to speed up on the ramp, the airplane came into view. The driver attempted to stop but slid on the ice and came to rest under the airplane’s right wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The ground vehicle driver’s failure to see and maintain clearance from the airplane while conducting ground operations.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot stated that a vehicle struck the right wing of the airplane as he was taxiing from the non-movement area for departure. Surveillance video showed a ground service vehicle drive across the ramp and into the right wing of the airplane. The driver of the ground vehicle stated that as she was starting to speed up on the ramp, the airplane came into view. The driver attempted to stop but slid on the ice and came to rest under the airplane’s right wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 CST
Nearest AirportBismark Municipal Airport (1nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C90
Tail NumberN46CV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExecutive Air Taxi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A-21 · Turboprop | Pratt And Whitney · PT6A-21 · Turboprop
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 9 kt
Visibility1.5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 F / 16 F
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC