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May 30, 1989 · Cessna 172N · N737WR
Sacramento, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N737WR
Operator
Flight Operations
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
LAX89LA208
WHILE PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA, PREPARING TO TAKEOFF FROM R UNWAY 22, THE AIRCRAFT WAS RUN INTO BY A CESSNA 172N THAT WAS TAXIING INTO THE AREA. THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT STATED THAT HE DID NOT REALIZE HOW THE RISING SUN OBSCURED THE RUNUP AREA AND NEVER SAW THE 177RG THAT HE RAN INTO.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE TAXIING IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN VISUAL LOOKOUT COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED.
Full Narrative
WHILE PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA, PREPARING TO TAKEOFF FROM R UNWAY 22, THE AIRCRAFT WAS RUN INTO BY A CESSNA 172N THAT WAS TAXIING INTO THE AREA. THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT STATED THAT HE DID NOT REALIZE HOW THE RISING SUN OBSCURED THE RUNUP AREA AND NEVER SAW THE 177RG THAT HE RAN INTO.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:35 PDT
Nearest AirportSacramento (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length5503 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN737WR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorFlight Operations
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160 | Lycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:47
Weather SourceWFAC