Overview
On 2 July 2006 at 09:55 UTC, a Socata TB-10 aircraft, registration OK-PEK, was involved in a ground accident at the Aeroklub Kladno airport. The aircraft was operated by Alpin Praha-divize speciálních prací s.r.o. The pilot, who was also the owner, held a valid commercial pilot license and a valid medical certificate. There were no injuries.
Accident Sequence
The pilot, after pushing the aircraft out of the hangar, decided to taxi to the fuel dispenser to refuel. Before taxiing, he forgot to disconnect the towing bar. During taxi, due to an unevenness in the terrain, the towing bar came into contact with the propeller.
Damage
The accident resulted in damage to the leading edges of both propeller blades. Additionally, the leading edge of the left wing was punctured approximately 60 centimeters from the fuselage. The towing bar was destroyed.
Cause
The cause of the ground accident was taxiing the aircraft with the towing bar still connected. The terrain unevenness caused the bar to contact the propeller. The meteorological conditions and the airport surface did not contribute to the accident.