Accident · 2010-11-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-11-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2C10 (N614SK)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SKYWEST AIRLINES INC
Probable cause
The tug driver’s loss of airplane control during pushback due to a loss of traction in slippery conditions on the ramp. Contributing to the accident was the ground crews’ and airline operators’ inadequate guidance with regard to pushback procedures during low ground traction conditions with an inoperative airplane auxiliary power unit.
Source: NTSB case WPR11LA058Flight 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 / Commercial | Airplane | 48 | Class 1 (2010-07-19) | 10,066 total · 6,846 in this make/model · 5,135 as PIC |
| Co-pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 31 | Class 1 (2010-03-26) | 3,317 total · 2,135 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.