CESSNA 441
Liberal, KS — December 13, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 13, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA072 |
| Event ID | 20221220106480 |
| Location | Liberal, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.04000, -100.96000 |
| Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 441 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.