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April 29, 1989 · Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · N6220L
Ramona, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Ramona, CA
Aircraft
Great Lakes 2T-1A-2
Tail Number
N6220L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
LAX89LA174
WHILE TAXIING TO THE RUNWAY, A GREAT LAKES COLLIDED WITH A CESSNA 172 THAT WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA. THE PILOT OF THE GREAT LAKES REPORTED THAT HE WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT AND FORWARD VISIBLITY IS RESTRICTED. THE GREAT LAKES COLLIDED WITH THE CESSNA FROM THE RIGHT REAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING TAXI TO TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER AIRCRAFT THAT WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA.
Full Narrative
WHILE TAXIING TO THE RUNWAY, A GREAT LAKES COLLIDED WITH A CESSNA 172 THAT WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA. THE PILOT OF THE GREAT LAKES REPORTED THAT HE WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT AND FORWARD VISIBLITY IS RESTRICTED. THE GREAT LAKES COLLIDED WITH THE CESSNA FROM THE RIGHT REAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRAMONA (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2
Tail NumberN6220L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEI0-360-B1G6 · Reciprocating | Continental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO