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February 3, 1994 · Oconnell LAZER-200 · N199J

St. Petersburg, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Aircraft
Oconnell LAZER-200
Tail Number
N199J
Operator
Ballard William C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA065

AN AIRPLANE WITH CONVENTIONAL GEAR WAS TAXIING FROM THE ACTIVE RUNWAY, AND WAS CLEARED TO CROSS THE RUNWAY AND CONTINUE TO THE RAMP. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD NO FORWARD VISIBILITY AND DID NOT MAKE 'S-TURNS'. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RUNWAY ANOTHER AIRPLANE WAS HOLDING SHORT FOR TAKE OFF ON THE SAME TAXIWAY. THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR AIRPLANE STRUCK THE OTHER AIRPLANE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO BOTH AIRCRAFT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR AIRPLANE TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT.

Full Narrative

On February 3, 1994, about 1220 eastern standard time, a Cessna U-206, N72074, and a homebuilt OConnel Z-200, N199J, were involved in an on-ground collision while taxiing at Albert Whitted Airport, St. Petersburg, Florida. N72074 was operating as a 14 CFR Part 135, domestic, cargo flight as Red Barron No. 7. N199J was operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and N72074 was on an IFR flight plan and N199J was not on a flight plan. Both aircraft were substantially damaged and both pilots reported no injuries. N72074 was initiating his flight at the time of the accident, and N199J was terminating his local flight that had started about 1100 the same day. The pilot of N72074 stated he saw the other aircraft at the last minute and was unable to take any evasive maneuver. The pilot of N199J stated that he was not "S-turning" his conventional gear airplane and did not see the other aircraft before impact.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 EST
Nearest AirportAlbert Whitted (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length3322 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftOconnell LAZER-200
Tail NumberN199J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBallard William C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 200 | Continental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 30 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:20

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