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May 26, 1991 · Smith Ted Aerostar STP1 · N949Z
Quinton, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Quinton, VA
Aircraft
Smith Ted Aerostar STP1
Tail Number
N949Z
Operator
Walter K Crawford Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO91LA051
THE PILOT WAS TAXIING IN THE RAMP AREA HEADED TOWARD THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY FOR RUNWAY 28 WHEN HE STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER MOVING AIRPLANE, A SMITH STP1 BIPLANE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE AIRPLANE BEFORE THE IMPACT. THE RIGHT WING STRUT STRUCK THE OTHER AIRPLANE'S RUDDER AND THEN ITS AFT SECTION WITH THE PROPELLER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM A MOVING AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS TAXIING IN THE RAMP AREA HEADED TOWARD THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY FOR RUNWAY 28 WHEN HE STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER MOVING AIRPLANE, A SMITH STP1 BIPLANE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE AIRPLANE BEFORE THE IMPACT. THE RIGHT WING STRUT STRUCK THE OTHER AIRPLANE'S RUDDER AND THEN ITS AFT SECTION WITH THE PROPELLER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportNew Kent County (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSmith Ted Aerostar STP1
Tail NumberN949Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWalter K Crawford Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O 290 D2 · Reciprocating · 150 | Continental · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Unknown
Crew 2Age 43 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:45