Incident · 2011-04-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-04-03
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- EMBRAER EMB-135KL (N377SK)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- CHAUTAUQUA AIRLINES INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Chautauqua Airlines Inc
Probable cause
The airport authorities' improper decision to deactivate the jet bridge braking system which created an unsafe condition by the gate agents not being able to stop the bridge from impacting the airplane during a wind gust.
Source: NTSB case CEN11IA270Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 35 | Class 1 (2010-07-20) | 6,779 total · 5,335 in this make/model · 236 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 55 | Class 1 (2010-08-26) | 4,752 total · 2,352 in this make/model · 189 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.