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October 12, 1989 · Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · N30263
Addison, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Addison, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N30263
Operator
Aviation Joint Ventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90LA009
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAXI TO PARKING IN DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS WITHOUT AN OPERABLE LANDING LIGHT. THE TAXIWAY TO THE PARKING RAMP WAS MARKED BY REFLECTORS ONLY. THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS POSITION AND EXITED THE HARD SURFACE, STRIKING A FIBERGLASS POLE ABOUT 13 FEET NORTH OF THE TAXIWAY. THE WING SPAR WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE MAIN GEAR THEN SETTLED INTO A DITCH AREA.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE TAXI DURING DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS WITHOUT TAXIWAY LIGHTS, AN OPERABLE LANDING LIGHT OR, ASSISTANCE FROM AIRPORT PERSONNEL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAXI TO PARKING IN DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS WITHOUT AN OPERABLE LANDING LIGHT. THE TAXIWAY TO THE PARKING RAMP WAS MARKED BY REFLECTORS ONLY. THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS POSITION AND EXITED THE HARD SURFACE, STRIKING A FIBERGLASS POLE ABOUT 13 FEET NORTH OF THE TAXIWAY. THE WING SPAR WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE MAIN GEAR THEN SETTLED INTO A DITCH AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:28 CDT
Nearest AirportDallas Addison (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN30263
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Joint Ventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind170° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC