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August 15, 1991 · Beech 36 · N25496
Davenport, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Davenport, IA
Aircraft
Beech 36
Tail Number
N25496
Operator
Carver Roy J Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA263
THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL AT NIGHT, HE OBSERVED AN AIRCRAFT IN FRONT OF HIM THAT HAD JUST LANDED. THE ACFT THAT HAD JUST LANDED WAS NOT DISPLAYING ANY LIGHTS. THE PILOT SAID THAT HIS ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE LEAD ACFT AND BOTH ACFT CAME TO A STOP ON THE RUNWAY. BOTH ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES TO THE PILOTS AND PASSENGERS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING BY THE PILOT OF N97867. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT ARE INOPERATIVE EXTERIOR LIGHTS AND RADIO COMMUNICATION NOT POSSIBLE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL AT NIGHT, HE OBSERVED AN AIRCRAFT IN FRONT OF HIM THAT HAD JUST LANDED. THE ACFT THAT HAD JUST LANDED WAS NOT DISPLAYING ANY LIGHTS. THE PILOT SAID THAT HIS ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE LEAD ACFT AND BOTH ACFT CAME TO A STOP ON THE RUNWAY. BOTH ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES TO THE PILOTS AND PASSENGERS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDavenport (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 36
Tail NumberN25496
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarver Roy J Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-B · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time07:20
Weather SourceWFAC