BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B19 near Pittsburgh, PA — 2010-11-02

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.

NTSB narrative

According to the operator, the airplane was parked at the gate preparing to be pushed back when the damage occurred. A ground crew worker had connected an air-starter cart to the airplane, and then determined that the air cart 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.

NTSB coding

• Ground handling event · Standing

Evidence available

• Photos
• 6 docket documents

Docket documents6

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Pilot Statementinterview
• Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigationinterview
• Diagram of Airplane Damageother
• Weather Records: KPIT METARsother
• Photo #1: Damage to Airplane (Courtesy of Airline)photos

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