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November 13, 1989 · Learjet 24 · N500P
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Learjet 24
Tail Number
N500P
Operator
Connie Kalitta Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA026
WHILE TAXING ONTO RAMP AFTER LANDING AND PREPARING TO MAKE A 180 DEGREE TURN TO PARK BETWEEN TWO PARKED AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE HEIGHT OF HIS AIRPLANE'S TAIL AS HE TAXIED UNDER THE WING OF A PARKED AIRPLANE. THE TAIL COLLIDED WITH THE WING OF THE PARKED AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INSURE HIS AIRPLANE WAS CLEAR OF A PARKED AIRCRAFT WHILE MANEUVERING TO PARK.
Full Narrative
WHILE TAXING ONTO RAMP AFTER LANDING AND PREPARING TO MAKE A 180 DEGREE TURN TO PARK BETWEEN TWO PARKED AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE HEIGHT OF HIS AIRPLANE'S TAIL AS HE TAXIED UNDER THE WING OF A PARKED AIRPLANE. THE TAIL COLLIDED WITH THE WING OF THE PARKED AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:24 EST
Nearest AirportHartsfield (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 24
Tail NumberN500P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorConnie Kalitta Services
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · CJ-610-4 · Turbojet · 2850
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO