Pilatus P3-05 N831AS and North American AT-6A N8BP accident near Canby, Minnesota

Probable cause

The North American pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Pilatus.

The North American's pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Pilatus.

NTSB analysis

The Pilatus P3-05 was holding for takeoff while the North American AT-6A was taxiing for takeoff. According to the pilot of the Pilatus, prior to his departure he obtained fuel and taxied to a clear area for about 1-2 minutes because of other airplanes entering the fueling area. While holding in this area, a North American taxied from behind the Pilatus and struck it. The North American pilot stated that he was in the process of loading and unloading passengers for rides with the engine running when the Pilatus stopped in front of him. The Pilatus sustained substantial damage, which included two damaged ribs within the left wing; the North American sustained minor damage to its right main landing gear door.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10LA338 for the full record.