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March 31, 1989 · Boeing E75N1 · N53549
Stuart, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stuart, FL
Aircraft
Boeing E75N1
Tail Number
N53549
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA119
THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD JUST LANDED ON RUNWAY 20 & WAS CLEARED TO TAXI ON THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY, NEXT TO RUNWAY 15. AS HE WAS TAXIING, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED PROPELLER BLAST FROM AN OV-1, ENGINE RUN-UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TAXI- WAY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT WAS BLOWN SIDEWAYS OFF THE TAXIWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY BOTH THE PILOT OF THE BOEING E75N1 AND THE PERSON RUNNING UP THE OV-1 (THEIR FAILURE TO SEE EACH OTHER AND AVOID THE OCCURRENCE).
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD JUST LANDED ON RUNWAY 20 & WAS CLEARED TO TAXI ON THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY, NEXT TO RUNWAY 15. AS HE WAS TAXIING, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED PROPELLER BLAST FROM AN OV-1, ENGINE RUN-UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TAXI- WAY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT WAS BLOWN SIDEWAYS OFF THE TAXIWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 EST
Nearest AirportWitham Field (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing E75N1
Tail NumberN53549
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W-670-6N · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC