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October 26, 1988 · Cessna 152 · N4715B
Muskogee, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 26, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Muskogee, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4715B
Operator
Hatbox Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89LA009
ACFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK A TRUCK THAT WAS PARKED ADJACENT TO THE TAXIWAY. AFTER INITIAL IMPACT, THE ACFT VEERED LEFT AND THE NOSE ALSO STRUCK THE TRUCK. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS CONCENTRATING ON A RAMP SWEEPER THAT WAS MOVING DOWN THE TAXIWAY IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK AND HE MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS ACFT AND THE TRUCK.
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ACFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK A TRUCK THAT WAS PARKED ADJACENT TO THE TAXIWAY. AFTER INITIAL IMPACT, THE ACFT VEERED LEFT AND THE NOSE ALSO STRUCK THE TRUCK. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS CONCENTRATING ON A RAMP SWEEPER THAT WAS MOVING DOWN THE TAXIWAY IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK AND HE MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS ACFT AND THE TRUCK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportDavis Field (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length7200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4715B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHatbox Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:58
Weather SourceWFAC