Incident Overview
Description
Two Beech King Air planes were damaged in a ground collision accident at Kolwezi Airport, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registered N905GP, was parked with the no.2 engine running. The pilot left the cockpit and deplaned to check that the chocks had been removed. To his surprise, the aircraft began to roll of its own accord in an arc and collided with another parked Beech 200, registered N800HA. The right wing of N905GP collided with the right wing of N800HA. The wingtip of N905GP was damaged and the right-hand wing of N800HA was severed. Probable and contributory causes: – Absence of a second pilot on board N905GP – Absence of a ground guide. – Failure to read the “check list” before start-up – The pre-flight and engine start checklist had not been followed (pre-flight and engine start checklist).
Primary Cause
Absence of a second pilot on board N905GPAbsence of a second pilot on board N905GPShare on:
