# NTSB CEN10LA338: Pilatus P3-05, N831AS, Canby, MN, June 20, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 20, 2010, 16:15 local (21:15 UTC) - Place: Canby, MN - Coordinates: 44.716667, -96.25 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.7167&lon=-96.2500&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining events: [Standing-engine(s) operating: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200); [Taxi: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 11, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 76408 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN10LA338 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/76408/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76408 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA338 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) The North American's pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Pilatus. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) The North American pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Pilatus. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Action: lack of action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot of other aircraft (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Pilatus P3-05, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030/cases.md?model=7090101), [All aircraft, 792 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030/cases.md) - [Action: lack of action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [North American/Victoria MNT LT AT-6A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030/cases.md?model=6400406), [All aircraft, 792 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Standing-engine(s) operating: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Pilatus P3-05, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=7090101), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) - [Taxi: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 2; cases with it: [North American/Victoria MNT LT AT-6A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=6400406), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) 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. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) 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. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) On June 20, 2010, at 1615 central daylight time, a Pilatus P3-05, N831AS, received substantial damage during an on-ground collision with a North American AT-6A, N8BP, at Myers Field Airport, Canby, Minnesota. The North American AT-6A struck the Pilatus P3-05, which was stopped with its engine running, near a fueling area. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. There were no injuries reported. Both airplanes were being operated under 14 CFR Part 91. The Pilatus P3-05 was holding for takeoff to return to Yankton, South Dakota, and the North American AT-6A was taxiing for takeoff and was to remain in the local area while giving air rides. The pilot of the Pilatus P3-05 stated that he flew into the airport to attend a fly-in breakfast and airshow. Prior to his departure from the event, he obtained fuel and taxied to a "clear" area for about 1-2 minutes because of other aircraft coming into the fueling area. While holding in this area, a North American AT-6A taxied from behind the Pilatus and struck it. The North American AT-6A pilot stated the he was in the process of loading and unloading passengers for rides in the North American AT-6A with the engine running when the Pilatus stopped in front of North American AT-6A. The Pilatus P3-05 sustained substantial damage, which included two damaged ribs within the left wing. The North American AT-6A sustained minor damage to its right main landing gear door. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On June 20, 2010, at 1615 central daylight time, a Pilatus P3-05, N831AS, received substantial damage during an on-ground collision with a North American AT-6A, N8BP, at Myers Field Airport, Canby, Minnesota. The North American AT-6A struck the Pilatus P3-05, which was stopped with its engine running, near a fueling area. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. There were no injuries reported. Both airplanes were being operated under 14 CFR Part 91. The Pilatus P3-05 was holding for takeoff to return to Yankton, South Dakota, and the North American AT-6A was taxiing for takeoff and was to remain in the local area while giving air rides. The pilot of the Pilatus P3-05 stated that he flew into the airport to attend a fly-in breakfast and air show. Prior to his departure from the event, he obtained fuel and taxied to a "clear" area for about 1-2 minutes because of other aircraft coming into the fueling area. While holding in this area, a North American AT-6A taxied from behind the Pilatus and struck it. The North American AT-6A pilot stated the he was in the process of loading and unloading passengers for rides in the North American AT-6A with the engine running when the Pilatus stopped in front of North American AT-6A. The Pilatus P3-05 sustained substantial damage, which included two damaged ribs within the left wing. The North American AT-6A sustained minor damage to its right main landing gear door. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N831AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831AS), registered now, S/N 469-18, built 1958 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: PILATUS P3-05 - Registry model: [Pilatus P3-05](https://openairdocs.org/model/pilatus-p3-05) (registry code 7090101) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming GO-435](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-go-435) (registry code 41520, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 469-18 - Airframe hours: 3447 - Engines: Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A 350 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Pilot - Registered owner: Pilot - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Condition, April 26, 2010 - Departed: CNB, Canby, MN - Destination: Yankton, SD - Flight plan: Unknown - Airport: CNB, Myers Field Airport ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N8BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8BP), registered now, S/N 66-2517, built 1942 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: NORTH AMERICAN AT-6A - Registry model: [North American/Victoria MNT LT AT-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-victoria-mnt-lt-at-6a) (registry code 6400406) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 66-2517 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney 1340 AN-1 600 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Minor damage - Flight: Other work use, Part 91 - Operator: Pilot - Registered owner: Pilot - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: CNB, Canby, MN - Destination: CNB, Canby, MN - Airport: CNB, Myers Field Airport ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N831AS; age 50; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, without waivers/limitations; last flight review March 20, 2010; seat: center; flight hours: 592 total, 88 in this make and model, 544 as pilot in command, 18 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours - Pilot, aircraft N8BP; age 67; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review March 10, 2010; seat: front; flight hours: 6,400 total, 800 in this make and model, 10 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 0° at 0 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 29.95 inHg - Observed at: DXX, 16 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (2) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20100620049582A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100620049582A), Jun 20, 2010: Pilatus P305, Canby, MN, Substantial damage. N831AS was ready to taxi. Sitting still. N8BP approached N831AS from the left rear quadrant and struck N831AS with the right main gear at the left wing tip.… - [Accident 20100620049592A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100620049592A), Jun 20, 2010: North Ameri AT-6A, Canby, MN, Minor damage. Following an air show at camby, MN. N8BP began his taxi for take off. N8BP approached N831AS from the left aft quadrant. He failed to see N831AS and contacted… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on January 19, 2011, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76408. 1.3 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 - Pilatus P3-05 Pilot (item 1, .PDF, 546 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40333999&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1%20-%20Pilatus%20P3-05%20Pilot-Master.PDF - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 - North American AT-6A Pilot (item 2, .PDF, 680 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40334000&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1%20-%20North%20American%20AT-6A%20Pilot-Master.PDF - Memorandum of Telephone Conversation - North American AT-6A Pilot (item 3, .PDF, 29 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40334001&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Memorandum%20of%20Telephone%20Conversation%20-%20North%20American%20AT-6A%20Pilot-Master.PDF - Meteorological Information - DXX ASOS (item 4, .PDF, 25 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40333983&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Meteorological%20Information%20-%20DXX%20ASOS-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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