Pilot Debrief

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. G-1159 near Seattle, WA — 2010-04-09

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Date
2010-04-09
Location
Seattle, WA, USA
Airport
BFI
Aircraft
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. G-1159
Registration
N706TJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Taxi

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the fuel truck during taxi.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after he requested and received permission from the tower air traffic controller to taxi from the main terminal to the runway, he proceeded to taxiway A to prepare for takeoff. He passed the taxiway and the tower controller cleared him to turn back to the taxiway. The pilot initiated a right 270-degree turn and as the airplane nose crossed the taxiway centerline, he made a shallow left turn into the run up area. The pilot stated that during this turn he lost sight of the moving fuel truck and shortly thereafter, the left wing tip impacted the front of the fuel truck.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have maintained better situational awareness while taxiing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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