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March 29, 1995 · Sprague C.G.S. HAWK Classic C.G.S. HAW · UNREG

Paris, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Paris, TN
Aircraft
Sprague C.G.S. HAWK Classic C.G.S. HAW
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL95LA072

BOTH THE CESSNA 172N AND THE C.G.S. HAWK CLASSIC ULTRALIGHT WERE ON DOWNWIND FOR RUNWAY 30. THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR OF THE ULTRALIGHT CONTACTED THE RIGHT WING OF THE CESSNA 172N. THE CESSNA 172N SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING, AND THE ULTRALIGHT RIGHT LANDING GEAR WAS BROKEN OFF IN THE COLLISION. BOTH AIRCRAFT CONTINUED AND LANDED WITH NO INJURIES OR FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. BOTH PILOTS REPORTED THAT THEY DID NOT SEE THE OTHER AIRCRAFT UNTIL AFTER THE COLLISION.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain proper visual lookout during landing at the uncontrolled airport.

Full Narrative

On March 29, 1995, at 1445 central standard time, a Cessna 172N, N258ER was substantially damaged, and an unregistered Sprague C.G.S. Hawk Classic ultralight was substantially damaged following a midair collision while both aircraft were on downwind approach to runway 30 at the Paris, Tennessee Airport. Neither the commercial pilot of the Cessna, his passenger, nor the unlicensed pilot of the ultralight were injured in the accident. The Cessna 172N and the ultralight were being operated under the provisions of CFR Part 91 by the pilots of the aircraft. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for either of the local flights. The Cessna departed Paris, Tennessee at 1330, and the ultralight departed Paris, Tennessee at 1420. The pilot of the Cessna stated that he departed the Paris Airport at 1330 for a photography flight in the local area. Upon his return to the airport, he transmitted his position and intended runway over the local unicom frequency, and entered a downwind for Runway 30. At approximately 90 degrees to Runway 30, on downwind, he felt the collision and then saw the ultralight out the right side of the aircraft. He then turned left, and landed on Runway 20. He stated that his passenger spotted the Ultralight aircraft just seconds prior to the collision, but that he did not see the other aircraft until after the collision. The Cessna 172N sustained substantial damage to the right wing in the collision. The pilot of the ultralight aircraft stated that he departed Paris at about 1420. He stated that he flew about five miles south of the airport, and then returned. He stated that while on downwind to Runway 30 he felt and heard the collision. He continued the approach and landed in the sod area next to Runway 30. He stated that he did not have a radio in the aircraft. The pilot of the ultralight failed to respond to requests for the completion of a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CST
Nearest AirportHenry County (1nm NNE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSprague C.G.S. HAWK Classic C.G.S. HAW
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180 | Kawasaki · 440A · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:40
Weather SourceWFAC

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