Pilot Debrief

PILATUS P3-05 near Canby, MN — 2010-06-20

Final reportCEN10LA338
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Date
2010-06-20
Location
Canby, MN, USA
Airport
CNB
Aircraft
PILATUS P3-05
Registration
N831AS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The North American pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Pilatus. --- The North American's pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Pilatus.

NTSB narrative

The Pilatus P3-05 was holding for takeoff while the North American AT-6A was taxiing for takeoff. According to the pilot of the Pilatus, prior to his departure he obtained fuel and taxied to a clear area for about 1-2 minutes because of other airplanes entering the fueling area. While holding in this area, a North American taxied from behind the Pilatus and struck it. The North American pilot stated that he was in the process of loading and unloading passengers for rides with the engine running when the Pilatus stopped in front of him. The Pilatus sustained substantial damage, which included two damaged ribs within the left wing; the North American sustained minor damage to its right main landing gear door.

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