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July 10, 1988 · Aeronca 7EC · N82994
St. Charles, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
St. Charles, MO
Aircraft
Aeronca 7EC
Tail Number
N82994
Operator
Beatty William A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA123
THE PLT SAID, WHILE TAXIING IN FROM A PERSONAL FLT, HE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER AIRCRAFT THAT WAS TAXIING OUT FOR DEPARTURE. THE PLT SAID WHEN IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE CONVERGING AIRCRAFT DID NOT SEE HIM, HE TRIED TO TURN OFF THE TAXIWAY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION.
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THE PLT SAID, WHILE TAXIING IN FROM A PERSONAL FLT, HE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER AIRCRAFT THAT WAS TAXIING OUT FOR DEPARTURE. THE PLT SAID WHEN IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE CONVERGING AIRCRAFT DID NOT SEE HIM, HE TRIED TO TURN OFF THE TAXIWAY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSmart Field (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7EC
Tail NumberN82994
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeatty William A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12F · Reciprocating · 90 | Lycoming · O-435-C · Reciprocating · 190
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC