On May 22, 2005, a Canadair CL600 (registration N699CW) operated by Flight Options Llc was involved in an aviation accident near Augusta, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls during climb which resulted in the flight attendant injury. A factor was the flight crew failure to follow written procedures during transfer of flight controls. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A flight attendant sustained serious injuries after the captain intervened in the climb control, failing to properly transfer flight controls as required by standard operating procedures.
Incident Details
During a climb to an assigned altitude, the co-pilot was flying the aircraft. Air traffic control directed the flight to expedite their climb through flight level 250. In response, the co-pilot adjusted the speed bug to 300 knots. The pilot-in-command (PIC) then verbally instructed the co-pilot to "get this thing climbing." Simultaneously, the PIC pulled back on the control column and disconnected the autopilot, causing the airplane's nose to pitch up. The PIC did not establish a positive transfer of flight controls as required by company standard operating procedures.
Events Following the Maneuver
Shortly after the maneuver, the flight attendant was heard calling for help from the rear of the aircraft. The PIC left the flight deck and found the flight attendant on the floor in the aft part of the cabin with serious injuries. The flight continued to the destination airport and landed without further incident.
What happened in the 22 May 2005 Canadair CL600 accident near Augusta, GA?
A flight attendant sustained serious injuries after the captain intervened in the climb control, failing to properly transfer flight controls as required by standard operating procedures.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 May 2005 Canadair CL600 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 May 2005 involved a Canadair CL600, registration N699CW, operated by Flight Options Llc, at Augusta, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls during climb which resulted in the flight attendant injury. A factor was the flight crew failure to follow written procedures during transfer of flight controls.
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