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January 3, 1990 · Mooney MARK 22 · N7716M
Apple Valley, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Apple Valley, CA
Aircraft
Mooney MARK 22
Tail Number
N7716M
Operator
S R Jenny
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA063
A MOONEY MARK 22 COLLIDED WITH A STATIONARY CESSNA 172 HOLDING ON A TAXIWAY AFTER THE MOONEY HAD LANDED AND CLEARED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE MOONEY PILOT HAD MADE TWO RIGHT TURNS PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. THERE WERE NO RESTRICTIONS OR OBSTRUCTONS TO VISIBILITY AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE MOONEY BY THE PILOT. HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING A MECHANICAL STEARING DIFFICULTY DURING THE TAXI OPERATIONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE MOONEY TO STOP HIS AIRCRAFT IN A TIMELY MANNER TO AVOID A COLLISION.
Full Narrative
A MOONEY MARK 22 COLLIDED WITH A STATIONARY CESSNA 172 HOLDING ON A TAXIWAY AFTER THE MOONEY HAD LANDED AND CLEARED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE MOONEY PILOT HAD MADE TWO RIGHT TURNS PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. THERE WERE NO RESTRICTIONS OR OBSTRUCTONS TO VISIBILITY AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE MOONEY BY THE PILOT. HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING A MECHANICAL STEARING DIFFICULTY DURING THE TAXI OPERATIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PST
Nearest AirportApple Valley (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney MARK 22
Tail NumberN7716M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS R Jenny
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-541-A1A · Reciprocating · 310 | Lycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 67 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO