BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B19
Pittsburgh, PA — November 2, 2010
Event Information
| Date | November 2, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA046 |
| Event ID | 20101103X34855 |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.48806, -80.22639 |
| Airport | Pttsburgh International Airpor |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BOMBARDIER INC |
| Model | CL-600-2B19 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 41 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The ground crew’s failure to detach the air-starter hose from the airplane before moving the cart away resulting in structural damage to a skin panel.
Full Narrative
According to the operator, the airplane was parked at the gate preparing to push back for a revenue flight when the damage occurred. A ground crew worker had connected an air-starter cart to the airplane, and then determined that it was not functioning properly. The worker attempted to pull the cart away from the airplane without disconnecting the hose, resulting in substantial damage to the skin panels on the left, lower side of the airplane's fuselage.
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.