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February 9, 1984 · Cessna 182RG II · N1734R
Chantilly, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chantilly, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 182RG II
Tail Number
N1734R
Operator
Robert H Thalman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84FA102
PLT STATED HE SAW BAGGAGE TUG AT A STOP, APPARENTLY HOLDING, BTW TAXIWAYS T-1 AND T-2. TUG DRIVER REPORTED HE STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN, LOOKED LEFT, LOOKED RIGHT AND OBSERVING NO ACFT. HE ACCELERATED HIS VEHICLE AND SAW N1734R DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HIM. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO AND STRUCK RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER OF N1734R. PLT DID NOT SEE TUG APPROACHING UNTIL IT CONTACTED THE ACFT.
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PLT STATED HE SAW BAGGAGE TUG AT A STOP, APPARENTLY HOLDING, BTW TAXIWAYS T-1 AND T-2. TUG DRIVER REPORTED HE STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN, LOOKED LEFT, LOOKED RIGHT AND OBSERVING NO ACFT. HE ACCELERATED HIS VEHICLE AND SAW N1734R DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HIM. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO AND STRUCK RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER OF N1734R. PLT DID NOT SEE TUG APPROACHING UNTIL IT CONTACTED THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182RG II
Tail NumberN1734R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert H Thalman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC