Incident · 2013-01-13
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-01-13
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 560XL (N662QS)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- NetJets Aviation, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- NetJets Aviation, Inc.
Probable cause
An accumulation of debris in the airplane’s bilge drain holes that prevented accumulated moisture from properly draining; the accumulated moisture subsequently froze around the elevator control components, which resulted in the flight control stiffness. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of seals in the airplane’s tailcone, which allowed water to enter the tailcone.
Source: NTSB case ERA13IA114Flight 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 pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 54 | Class 1 (2012-10-17) | 9,431 total · 593 in this make/model · 3,138 as PIC · 66 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane / Helicopter | 46 | Class 1 (2012-08-02) | 7,107 total · 3,017 in this make/model · 3,607 as PIC · 103 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.