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June 17, 1990 · Cessna T207A · N73204
Grand Canyon, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Grand Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna T207A
Tail Number
N73204
Operator
Air Nevada Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA254
THE OPERATOR REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING OUT FOR DEPARTURE FROM A CONFINED PARKING SPOT BETWEEN TWO PARKED COMPANY AIRCRAFT. WHILE TURNING ONTO THE TAXIWAY, THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE WING TIP OF A PARKED CESSNA 402.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF CLEARANCE FROM A PARKED AIRCRAFT WHILE TAXIING.
Full Narrative
THE OPERATOR REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING OUT FOR DEPARTURE FROM A CONFINED PARKING SPOT BETWEEN TWO PARKED COMPANY AIRCRAFT. WHILE TURNING ONTO THE TAXIWAY, THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE WING TIP OF A PARKED CESSNA 402.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 MST
Nearest AirportGrand Canyon (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T207A
Tail NumberN73204
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Nevada Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 310
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO