Beechcraft BE99 N699CZ
25 January 2007 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 25 January 2007 at about 02:00 local time, a Beechcraft BE99 registered N699CZ was involved in an accident near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 02:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Nearest airport
- General Mitchell International (MKE)
- Coordinates
- 42.9417, -87.9092
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft BE99
- Registration
- N699CZ
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 2
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Stevens Point → Milwaukee
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Night
- NTSB number
- CHI07FA060
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Probable cause
The failure of both pilots to adequately scan for and avoid other aircraft traffic during taxi operations, and the failure of Air Traffic Control to issue a traffic advisory to both of the pilots. A contributing factor to the accident was the night time light conditions.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
A Beech 99 and a Cessna 402 were substantially damaged in a ground collision that occurred during night taxi operations at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Both pilots followed each of the controller's instructions to proceed to the same cargo ramp using intersecting taxiways after having landed. Neither controller had advised either pilot that other aircraft would be approaching the same taxiway intersection. Neither pilot reported seeing the other airplane approaching the taxiway intersection. The Cessna 402 landed on runway 25R and was instructed to taxi to the cargo ramp via Golf, Bravo, and Alpha taxiways. The Beech 99 landed on runway 25L. The taxi instructions given to the Beech 99 pilot were to turn right at taxiway A2 (high-speed taxiway), monitor ground on frequency 121.8, and taxi to the cargo ramp. The local controller reported he scanned taxiway A, the runway, and saw the Beech 99 clear of the runway. As the Beech 99 prepared to turn off taxiway A2 onto taxiway A, the Cessna 402 approached the taxiway A and taxiway A2 intersection. The Beech 99's right propeller impacted the Cessna 402's left wing tip fuel tank. The impact of the two airplanes resulted in a fire. Both of the pilots involved in the ground collision evacuated their respective airplanes. The FAA Order 7110.65, "Air Traffic Control," states that the absence of holding instructions authorizes an aircraft to cross all taxiways and runways that intersect the taxi route. FAA Order 7110.65, "Air Traffic Control," states that it is the procedure for controllers to instruct aircraft where to turn off the runway after landing and advise the aircraft to hold short of a runway or taxiway if required for traffic. Neither aircraft was issued hold short instructions. The Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model X (ASDE-X), provided images of each airplane's movement leading up to the time of the ground collision. The ASDE-X replay showed the Beech 99 taxiing at 20 knots on taxiway A2 approaching the taxiway A intersection. The Cessna 402 was shown taxiing at 20 knots just short of the taxiway A and taxiway A2 intersection. Both pilots reported that they did not see the other airplane approaching the same intersection while taxiing. Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 states that vigilance shall be maintained by each person operating an aircraft so as to "see and avoid" other aircraft.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft BE99 | N699CZ | - | Substantial |
| Cessna 402-B | N7886Q | - | Substantial |
Other Beechcraft BE99 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2011 | Beechcraft BE99 | Cedartown, Georgia, United States | Skydive Georgia | No injuries | - |
| 24 Feb 1998 | Beechcraft BE99 | Oakland, California, United States | Ameriflight, Inc. | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2007 | Piper PA-28-140 | West Bend, Wisconsin, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 4 Jun 2007 | Cessna 550 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Marlin Air Inc | Fatal | 6 |
| 8 Oct 2007 | Krueger QUICKIE | Antigo, Wisconsin, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 15 Apr 2007 | Luscombe 8A | Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Sep 2007 | Ekornaas Fred SKYRANGER II KIT | Bristol, Wisconsin, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Cessna R172K | Lakewood, Wisconsin, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |