# NTSB GAA18CA409: Cessna 208, N208EE, Chicago, IL, July 4, 2018 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 4, 2018, 07:23 local (12:23 UTC) - Place: Chicago, IL - Coordinates: 41.974166, -87.907775 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.9742&lon=-87.9078&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Prior to flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/100) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Prior to flight: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 18, 2019 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 97725 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA18CA409 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/97725/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=97725 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA409 ## Probable cause The service truck driver’s evasive maneuver to avoid a bag cart tug, which resulted in the truck impacting a parked airplane. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063000): Personnel issues › Task performance · Ground crew (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 208B, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063000/cases.md?model=2073701), [All aircraft, 111 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063000/cases.md) - [Attention/monitoring: task monitoring/vigilance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021520): Personnel issues › Psychological · Ground crew (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 208B, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021520/cases.md?model=2073701), [All aircraft, 330 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021520/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: ground vehicle](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022025): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 208B, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022025/cases.md?model=2073701), [All aircraft, 132 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022025/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Prior to flight: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 208B, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=2073701), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis The manager of regulatory compliance for the operator reported that a service truck had impacted the airplane, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. He added that the first officer was on the ground and that the captain was in the terminal at the time of impact. The Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) inspector reported that the flight crew reported that the captain was on-board the airplane and that the first officer was on the ground at the time of impact. The airplane was scheduled to depart in 1 hour, and they were preparing to fuel the airplane. The FAA inspector added that the service truck driver reported that he was crossing the taxiway on the zipper road, and as he approached the main terminal road, a bag cart tug pulled out in front of him, causing him to swerve into the parked airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The manager reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The manager of regulatory compliance for the operator reported that, a service truck had impacted the airplane, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. He added that the first officer was on the ground and the captain was in the terminal at the time of impact. The Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) inspector reported that the flight crew reported that the captain was on-board the airplane and the first officer was on the ground at the time of impact. The airplane was schedule to depart in one hour and they were preparing to fuel the airplane. The FAA inspector added that the service truck driver reported that he was crossing the taxiway on the zipper road and as he approached the main terminal road, a bag cart tug pulled out in front of him, causing him to swerve into the parked airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The manager reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N208EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208EE), registered now, S/N 208B1213, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 208 (B) - Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (registry code 2073701) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-114a) (registry code 52257, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 208B1213 - Year built: 2006 - Airframe hours: 6800 - Engines: P&W Canada PT6A-114A 675 horsepower turbo prop - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 135 - Operator: Multi-Aero Inc, doing business as Air Choice One - Registered owner: Multi-Aero Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: AAIP, June 27, 2018 - Departed: IWD, Ironwood, MI - Destination: ORD, Chicago, IL - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: ORD, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Equipment: Auto-pilot, ADS-B, Stall warning system ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 26; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, with waivers/limitations; last flight review April 7, 2018; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 1,506 total, 1,211 in this make and model, 536 as pilot in command, 261 in the last 90 days, 86 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 220° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 73 °F - Altimeter: 30.22 inHg - Observed at: KORD, 2 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20180704009089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180704009089A), Jul 4, 2018: Cessna 208B, Chicago, IL, Substantial damage. On 07/04/2018, N208EE operated by air choice one (muia) was struck by a cleaning company's service truck. The aircraft was parked at gate L11A with the… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on October 10, 2018, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=97725. 3.9 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 3.6 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40467300&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - FAA Inspector's Statement (item 2, .PDF, 18 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40467301&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Inspector%27s%20Statement-Master.PDF - Accident Photos (item 3, .PDF, 224 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40467302&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photos-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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