N1048

Substantial
None

CESSNA 402BS/N: 402B0628

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA600
Location
Omaha, NE
Event ID
20090922X51734
Coordinates
41.303054, -95.893890
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 improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1048
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
402B0628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
402BC402
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MAINE AVIATION SALES INC
Address
100 YELLOWBIRD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
ME 04102-1925
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot arrived for the morning cargo flight with the twin-engine airplane parked directly into the sun and condensation on the windscreen. Using his hand, the pilot attempted to clear the condensation from the windscreen only to have it reappear. The pilot elected to start taxiing with the left crew door open to aid his visibility; however, while executing a left turn onto the cargo ramp the airplane's left wing and left propeller impacted an unattended airplane. Once both engines were secured, the pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination following the accident revealed that the parked airplane sustained structural damage to the forward nose area, and the taxiing airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA600