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May 4, 1996 · Cessna 152 · N93844

Blaine, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blaine, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N93844
Operator
Anoka Flight Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA150

The student pilot was taxiing for takeoff when he saw a large twin-engine turboprop airplane sitting on a runup pad next to the taxiway he was using. He said he stopped before passing behind the turboprop airplane and observed the propellers turning slowly. The pilot said he taxied behind the airplane and heard an increase in engine power. He said he tried to get past the area where his airplane was experiencing the other airplane's propwash, but was unable to do so. As he turned onto the taxiway leading to the active runway, his airplane was blown over. The pilot did not make contact with the pilot of the turboprop airplane before taxiing behind it.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the propblast from another airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student to communicate with the pilot(s) of the other airplane before taxiing behind it.

Full Narrative

On May 4, 1996, at 1530 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N93844, piloted by a student pilot, was substantially damaged when it was blown over as it passed behind a twin-engine turboprop airplane doing a runup. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 instructional solo flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The student pilot (pilot) stated he had been taxiing west on the parallel taxiway to runway 08 at the Anoka County Airport, Blaine, Minnesota, when he saw the turboprop airplane. The pilot said the airplane was sitting on a runup pad next to the taxiway. Its tail, according to the pilot, was facing toward the taxiway at an approximate 45 degree angle. He said he stopped before passing behind the airplane to see what it was doing. According to the pilot, the airplane was sitting on the runup pad with its engines idling. He was asked how he knew this. The pilot explained he could see the propeller blades moving very slowly. After deciding the turboprop airplane's engines were running slowly, the pilot said he continued his taxi for takeoff. The pilot said he heard the turboprop airplane's engines increase their speed as he passed behind the airplane. The pilot said when he heard the engines increase their power he tried to get out of the propwash. As he was turning onto the portion of the taxiway leading to runway 8's takeoff end, his airplane was blown over. During an interview with the accident airplane's operator it was revealed that the pilot told him that he had not attempted to make eye or radio contact with the pilot of the turboprop airplane. N93844 was about 150 feet behind the turboprop airplane when the propwash encounter took place, according to the operator.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAnoka County (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN93844
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnoka Flight Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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