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December 4, 1989 · North American P-51D · N5415V
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
North American P-51D
Tail Number
N5415V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
LAX90LA045
THE C-172, N5364K, HAD JUST LANDED ON RWY 34R AND HAD PULLED OFF ONTO TAXIWAY 7E, SHORT OF TAXIWAY E. THEY WERE INSTRUCTED BY TOWER TO HOLD SHORT OF TAXIWAY E FOR NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON TAXIWAY E. THE P-51, N5415V, HAD JUST LANDED ON RWY 34L AND HAD PULLED OFF ONTO TAXIWAY 7F BETWEEN THE TWO PARALLEL RUNWAYS. THEY SWITCHED TO GROUND AND WERE CLEARED TO CROSS 34R. THE P-51 COLLIDED WITH THE REAR OF THE C-172.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE P-51 PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE STANDING C-172.
Full Narrative
THE C-172, N5364K, HAD JUST LANDED ON RWY 34R AND HAD PULLED OFF ONTO TAXIWAY 7E, SHORT OF TAXIWAY E. THEY WERE INSTRUCTED BY TOWER TO HOLD SHORT OF TAXIWAY E FOR NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON TAXIWAY E. THE P-51, N5415V, HAD JUST LANDED ON RWY 34L AND HAD PULLED OFF ONTO TAXIWAY 7F BETWEEN THE TWO PARALLEL RUNWAYS. THEY SWITCHED TO GROUND AND WERE CLEARED TO CROSS 34R. THE P-51 COLLIDED WITH THE REAR OF THE C-172.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 PST
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American P-51D
Tail NumberN5415V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 1650-V-12 · Reciprocating · 1600 | Lycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Crew 2Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO