Incident · 2008-04-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-04-24
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BOMBARDIER INC CL600-2D24 (N918XJ)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- MESABA AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- MESABA AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The flying pilot's incorrect use of the thrust lever leading to the dual engine shutdown during taxi. Contributing to the incident was the flying pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
Source: NTSB case CHI08IA119Flight 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 | 39 | Class 1 (2008-04-11) | 6,661 total · 6 in this make/model · 2,846 as PIC · 64 last 90 days |
| Check pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 52 | Class 1 (2008-04-28) | 14,770 total · 362 in this make/model · 12,750 as PIC · 230 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.