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August 14, 1999 · Cessna 150K · N6001G

Kenosha, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenosha, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150K
Tail Number
N6001G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA302

The pilot was taxiing for departure when the airplane's left wingtip collided with the right rear end of a fuel truck. The truck was parked on the edge of the ramp next to the fixed base operator's building. The ramp extends about 250 feet north of where the fuel truck was parked. The pilot said he '...did not recall what had diverted his attention...I suspect I had my head inside the cockpit fiddling with the radio.'

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's attention being diverted into the cockpit and not maintaining visual separation with the fuel truck. A factor in the accident was the fuel truck.

Full Narrative

On August 14, 1999, at 1415 central daylight time, a Cessna 150K, N6001G, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with a fuel truck that was parked along the edge of the aircraft ramp (dry asphalt) at the Kenosha Municipal Airport, Kenosha, Wisconsin, while taxiing to the active runway for departure. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot reported, "I proceeded to taxi at [the] normal taxi speed (engine at 1,000 RPM) and shortly thereafter my left wingtip impacted the right rear end of the fuel truck... . The impact caused my plane to swivel around to the left, straight for the passenger door of the truck, at which time the prop immediately stopped." The pilot said he did not recall what had diverted his attention. He said, "...I suspect I had my head inside the cockpit fiddling with the radio." According to the pilot's drawing, the fuel truck was sitting on the aircraft parking ramp next to the fixed base operations northeast corner. The ramp extends north about 250 feet from the ramp edge where the truck was parked. The truck was facing northwest and N6001G was taxiing northwest at the time it collided with the truck. Under the "Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation" section of National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1/2 the pilot wrote: "Easy to prevent-Pilot should at all times, when taxiing have his head outside the cockpit-on a constant swivel. He should not be changing frequencies on a radio. No matter how well you know the airport, if you're not looking where you're going-it's an invitation to disaster!"

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportKenosha Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150K
Tail NumberN6001G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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