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February 9, 1990 · Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · N349MA
Teterboro, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Teterboro, NJ
Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU-2B-35
Tail Number
N349MA
Operator
Epps Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA066
THE PILOT OF N349MA WAS TAXIING BEHIND AND IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS N533DM. THE PILOT OF N349MA GOT DISTRACTED BY SOMETHING HE THOUGHT WAS IN HIS WAY. HE DID NOT SEE N533DM IN TIME TO STOP, STRIKING N533DM'S ELEVATER AND RUDDER WITH THE LEFT WING TIP FUEL TANK.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT OF N349MA FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID ANOTHER AIRPLANE TAXIING IN THE SAME DIRECTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF N349MA WAS TAXIING BEHIND AND IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS N533DM. THE PILOT OF N349MA GOT DISTRACTED BY SOMETHING HE THOUGHT WAS IN HIS WAY. HE DID NOT SEE N533DM IN TIME TO STOP, STRIKING N533DM'S ELEVATER AND RUDDER WITH THE LEFT WING TIP FUEL TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:15 EST
Nearest AirportTeterboro (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMitsubishi MU-2B-35
Tail NumberN349MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEpps Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-6 · Turboprop · 665 | Garrett · TPE-331-6 · Turboprop · 665
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class
Crew 2Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 36 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO