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August 21, 1999 · Cessna 180A · N5359D

Belgrade, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Belgrade, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180A
Tail Number
N5359D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA99LA147

The pilot stated that, because of camera equipment on the dash restricting his visibility, he turned into the parked airplane which he did not see while taxiing in from a flight. In a written statement, he stated that the collision occurred in a right turn with his attention diverted to the left.

NTSB Probable Cause

Clearance from objects was not maintained during taxiing. Factors include the pilot's inadequate visual lookout.

Full Narrative

On August 21, 1999, at 0930 mountain standard time, N5359D, a Cessna 180A, was substantially damaged when the pilot taxied into a parked Beech V-35B after landing at Gallatin Field, Belgrade, Montana. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was uninjured. No flight plan was filed for the flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. There was no report of the ELT actuating. The pilot stated that, because of camera equipment on the dash restricting his visibility, he turned into the parked airplane which he did not see. In a written statement, he stated that the collision occurred in a right turn with his attention diverted to the left. FAA inspectors confirmed that three or four ribs and leading edge skin on one wing of the Cessna 180A required repair or replacement. The pilot's medical certificate had been denied in January 1997.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest AirportGallatin Field (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180A
Tail NumberN5359D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 16000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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