Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 24, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA254
Location
Alliance, NE
Event ID
20060928X01419
Coordinates
42.053333, -102.803886
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to the aircraft tow bar not being removed prior to flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WESTERN COOPERATIVE CO
Address
PO BOX H
City
ALLIANCE
State / Zip Code
NE 69301-0774
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane was substantially damaged during takeoff when the tow bar that was not removed came off and struck the tail of the airplane. The pilot reported that during the pre-flight inspection, he noticed that the tow bar was still attached to the airplane. He stated that he was distracted by an employee during the pre-flight. The tow bar was not removed prior to the flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA254