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November 10, 1988 · Piper PA-31-350 · N637JC
Tupelo, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Tupelo, MS
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N637JC
Operator
Seneca 31682
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA025
THE CESSNA PLT WAS TAXIING HIS ACFT ON A MARKED TAXIWAY WHEN HE OBSERVED A PIPER PA-31-350 CHIEFTAIN ENTERING THE TAXIWAY AHEAD OF HIS ACFT. THE CESSNA PLT APPLIED THE BRAKES & STATED THE ACFT WAS STOPPED FOR 3-4 SECONDS BEFORE THE LT WING OF THE PIPER ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE RIGHT ENG & PROPELLER OF THE CESSNA. THE CHIEFTAIN CONTINUED FWD FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER THE COLLISION. MAIN LANDING GEAR SKID MARKS ON THE CONCRETE TAXIWAY MEASURED APRX 26 FT.
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THE CESSNA PLT WAS TAXIING HIS ACFT ON A MARKED TAXIWAY WHEN HE OBSERVED A PIPER PA-31-350 CHIEFTAIN ENTERING THE TAXIWAY AHEAD OF HIS ACFT. THE CESSNA PLT APPLIED THE BRAKES & STATED THE ACFT WAS STOPPED FOR 3-4 SECONDS BEFORE THE LT WING OF THE PIPER ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE RIGHT ENG & PROPELLER OF THE CESSNA. THE CHIEFTAIN CONTINUED FWD FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER THE COLLISION. MAIN LANDING GEAR SKID MARKS ON THE CONCRETE TAXIWAY MEASURED APRX 26 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportC.D. Lemons Muni (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN637JC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSeneca 31682
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-J2BD · Reciprocating · 350 | P&W · PT6-112 · Turboprop · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Crew 2Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC