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June 6, 1995 · Beech E35 · N3875B

Tucson, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Beech E35
Tail Number
N3875B
Operator
Albert G Freeman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA209

WHILE HOLDING IN POSITION ON RUNWAY 29R, THE PILOT LOST RADIO CONTACT WITH THE TOWER. THE PILOT GLANCED AT SHORT TRAFFIC ON RUNWAY 21, AND ALSO NOTICED A RED FLASHING LIGHT FROM THE TOWER. THE PILOT TOUCHED THE VOLUME CONTROL KNOB AND IMMEDIATELY HEARD THE TOWER GIVING HIM INSTRUCTIONS TO CLEAR THE RUNWAY. WHILE TAXIING CLEAR OF THE RUNWAY THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING COLLIDED WITH THE TAXIWAY SIGN. DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING SPAR RESULTED.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.

Full Narrative

On June 5, 1995, at 1820 hours mountain standard time, a Beech E35, N3875B, was substantially damaged when it collided with a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of runway 29R on taxiway A11, at Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Arizona. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan had been filed for the operation. The aircraft was being flown under 14 CFR Part 91 as a personal flight. The certificated private pilot was not injured. The flight was originating from Tucson, Arizona, at the time of the accident. Cassette re-recordings of the air-to-ground communications tapes from the Tucson Air Traffic Control Tower were reviewed, along with the pilot's written report. The pilot was cleared into position and hold by the tower onto runway 29R via taxiway A13. The pilot taxied into position, but did not hear any further instruction for several minutes. The pilot glanced at short traffic on runway 21 and then noticed a red flashing light from the tower. He touched the volume knob on the radio, and almost immediately he heard the tower instruct him to clear the runway. As the pilot exited runway 29R via taxiway A11, the aircraft right wing came into contact with the taxiway sign. Damage to the right wing spar resulted from the collision.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 MST
Nearest AirportTucson International (0nm)
Runway29R
Runway Length10994 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech E35
Tail NumberN3875B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlbert G Freeman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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