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September 23, 1993 · Pitts S1-T · N7FD

Sherman, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sherman, TX
Aircraft
Pitts S1-T
Tail Number
N7FD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA265

DURING THE U. S. NATIONAL AEROBATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, TWO PITTS AIRCRAFT INVOLVED IN THE COMPETITION WERE TAXIING. ONE WAS INBOUND FROM LANDING, AND THE OTHER WAS A DEPARTURE. THE TWO AIRCRAFT COLLIDED ON A 75 FOOT WIDE TAXIWAY. TAXIING WAS NOT MONITORED BY ATC.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS IN COMMAND OF BOTH AIRCRAFT.

Full Narrative

On September 23, 1993, approximately 1515 central daylight time, a Pitts S1-T, N7FD, and a Pitts S2B, N15AV, collided during taxi at Grayson County Airport, Sherman, Texas. Neither of the pilots were injured and both aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plans were filed. Both aircraft were participating in the United States National Aerobatics Championships. N7FD was taxiing for takeoff and N15AV was taxiing inbound following landing. The area where the collision occurred is a 75 foot wide taxiway which runs parallel to runway 17/35. N7FD was north bound and N15AV was south bound. A temporary control tower was in operation at the time of the collision and available information is that both aircraft were cleared to taxi and were instructed to monitor tower. By letter of agreement, the temporary tower was not responsible for monitoring taxi operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportGrayson County (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPitts S1-T
Tail NumberN7FD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-A1E · Reciprocating · 200 | Lycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 37 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190°
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data