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June 23, 1991 · Cessna 206 · N734LN
Frederick, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Frederick, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 206
Tail Number
N734LN
Operator
John D O Leary
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO91LA056
THE CESSNA 206 PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS IN FRONT OF THE CESSNA 310 THAT WAS PARKED OFF THE SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY. THE CESSNA 310 WAS PARKED PERPENDICULAR TO THE TAXIWAY AND THE ENGINES WERE OPERATING. THE FRONT OF THE CESSNA 310 WAS PARTIALLY OVER THE TAXIWAY. THE CESSNA 206 RIGHT WING STRUCK THE LEFT PROPELLER, SEVERING A SECTION OF THE WING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE CESSNA 206 PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS IN FRONT OF THE CESSNA 310 THAT WAS PARKED OFF THE SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY. THE CESSNA 310 WAS PARKED PERPENDICULAR TO THE TAXIWAY AND THE ENGINES WERE OPERATING. THE FRONT OF THE CESSNA 310 WAS PARTIALLY OVER THE TAXIWAY. THE CESSNA 206 RIGHT WING STRUCK THE LEFT PROPELLER, SEVERING A SECTION OF THE WING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFrederick Muni (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206
Tail NumberN734LN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn D O Leary
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · IO-520M · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · First Class
Crew 2Age 77 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO