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CESSNA 441 accident at Liberal, KS, 13 Dec 2022

Liberal, KS, United States

On December 13, 2022, a CESSNA 441 operated by Lyddon Aero Center, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Liberal, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Dec 2022 CESSNA 441 accident near Liberal, KS?

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 2022 CESSNA 441 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Dec 2022 involved a CESSNA 441, operated by Lyddon Aero Center, Inc., at Liberal, KS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.

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