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January 19, 1989 · Cessna 152 · N89803
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89803
Operator
Brown Duane L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA070
A PIPER PA-28, N32816, WAS PARKED ON A RAMP WITH THE ENGINE OPERATING AS A CESSNA 152, N89803, WAS BEING MANEUVERED TO PARK IN THE SAME AREA AFTER THE PILOT HAD LANDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CESSNA'S RIGHT WING MOVED INTO THE ARC OF THE PA-28'S ROTATING PROPELLER. THIS RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE CESSNA'S WING & MINOR DAMAGE TO THE PA-28. A CHECK OF THE CESSNA'S NOSE GEAR STEERING & BRAKES REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE CESSNA 152 PILOT MISJUDGED CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS AIRCRAFT AND THE PARKED PIPER PA-28.
Full Narrative
A PIPER PA-28, N32816, WAS PARKED ON A RAMP WITH THE ENGINE OPERATING AS A CESSNA 152, N89803, WAS BEING MANEUVERED TO PARK IN THE SAME AREA AFTER THE PILOT HAD LANDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CESSNA'S RIGHT WING MOVED INTO THE ARC OF THE PA-28'S ROTATING PROPELLER. THIS RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE CESSNA'S WING & MINOR DAMAGE TO THE PA-28. A CHECK OF THE CESSNA'S NOSE GEAR STEERING & BRAKES REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportHERLONG (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89803
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrown Duane L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110 | Lycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC