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October 6, 1989 · Piper PA-28-161 · N8222F
Jefferson City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Jefferson City, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N8222F
Operator
Fritz Michael A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA012
WHILE TAXIING FROM PARKING TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY IN PREPARATION FOR AN IFR FLIGHT, THE PILOT SAID THAT HE FAILED TO NOTICE A SECURED, UNOCCUPIED AIRCRAFT TIED DOWN IN TRANSIENT PARKING, AND COLLIDED WITH IT. LIGHT CONDITIONS WERE A DARK NIGHT WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE RAINFALL. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE WING AND PROPELLER OF THE MOVING AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT & RAINY WEATHER.
Full Narrative
WHILE TAXIING FROM PARKING TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY IN PREPARATION FOR AN IFR FLIGHT, THE PILOT SAID THAT HE FAILED TO NOTICE A SECURED, UNOCCUPIED AIRCRAFT TIED DOWN IN TRANSIENT PARKING, AND COLLIDED WITH IT. LIGHT CONDITIONS WERE A DARK NIGHT WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE RAINFALL. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE WING AND PROPELLER OF THE MOVING AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 CDT
Nearest AirportJefferson City (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN8222F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFritz Michael A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D36 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind90° @ 4 kt, gusting 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter0
Observation Time11:45
Weather SourceWFAC