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September 21, 1984 · Cessna 172P · N54984
Lancaster, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54984
Operator
Modern Aero of Tx
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA409
WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE ACFT WAS TAXIING FAST AND FAILED TO CLEAR THE ROW OF PARKED ACFT. THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE TAIL OF A PARKED CESSNA 177, WHICH WAS DESTROYED BY IMPACT AND PROPELLER DAMAGE AS THE TAXIING ACFT SWUNG INTO IT.
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WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE ACFT WAS TAXIING FAST AND FAILED TO CLEAR THE ROW OF PARKED ACFT. THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE TAIL OF A PARKED CESSNA 177, WHICH WAS DESTROYED BY IMPACT AND PROPELLER DAMAGE AS THE TAXIING ACFT SWUNG INTO IT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLancaster (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54984
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorModern Aero of Tx
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:52
Weather SourceWFAC