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April 17, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N89948
Vero Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome
Location
Vero Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89948
Operator
Walter H Mueller
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84LA141
A TRUCK RAN INTO AN ACFT WAITNG TO TAKEOFF. THE ACFT WAS ON THE RUNUP PAD AND THE VEHICLE DRIVER WAS DISTRACTED BY AN ACFT TAKING OFF. THE CONTROL TOWER WAS NOT IN SERVICE.
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A TRUCK RAN INTO AN ACFT WAITNG TO TAKEOFF. THE ACFT WAS ON THE RUNUP PAD AND THE VEHICLE DRIVER WAS DISTRACTED BY AN ACFT TAKING OFF. THE CONTROL TOWER WAS NOT IN SERVICE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:37 EST
Nearest AirportVero Beach (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89948
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWalter H Mueller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind260° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:42
Weather SourceWFAC