BEECH F90
Knoxville, TN — December 3, 2012
Event Information
| Date | December 3, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA081 |
| Event ID | 20121205X43637 |
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.80111, -83.98444 |
| Airport | McGhee Tyson Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | F90 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilots’ decision to maneuver the airplane in close proximity to a hangar.
Full Narrative
At the conclusion of an evaluation flight, the left seat pilot taxied the airplane to the hangar area under the direction of the right seat pilot. After reaching the hangar area, the left seat pilot initiated a 180-degree turn in order to better position the airplane for post-flight ground handling. During the turn, the right side of the horizontal stabilizer struck one of the hangar’s support beams, resulting in substantial damage to the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, as well as the empennage. Following the accident, the operator instituted a new policy dictating that they will utilize the aid of an external spotter when maneuvering in the vicinity of obstacles.
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.