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October 11, 1989 · Beech 58 · N333TQ
Philadelphia, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N333TQ
Operator
Congressional Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA010
THE BN-2A TRISLANDER, N414WA, WAS HOLDING ON A TAXIWAY AWAITING DEPARTURE, WHEN THE BEECH 58, N333TQ, STRUCK IT FROM BEHIND. THERE WAS LIGHT DRIZZLE FALLING AND THE WINDSHIELD OF THE BARON DOES NOT HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE PILOT OF THE BARON SAID WHEN HE SAW THE TRISLANDER ILLUMINATED BY HIS LANDING LIGHTS THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO CONTACT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N333TQ TO TAXI AT A SPEED THAT WOULD ALLOW HIM TO STOP UNDER EXISTING CONDITIONS OF VISIBILITY AND TAXIWAY CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE BN-2A TRISLANDER, N414WA, WAS HOLDING ON A TAXIWAY AWAITING DEPARTURE, WHEN THE BEECH 58, N333TQ, STRUCK IT FROM BEHIND. THERE WAS LIGHT DRIZZLE FALLING AND THE WINDSHIELD OF THE BARON DOES NOT HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE PILOT OF THE BARON SAID WHEN HE SAW THE TRISLANDER ILLUMINATED BY HIS LANDING LIGHTS THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO CONTACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:37 EDT
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia Int'L (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN333TQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCongressional Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 285 | Lycoming · O-540-E4C · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:55
Weather SourceWFAC