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June 22, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N93407
Kalamazoo, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N93407
Operator
Western Michigan University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA275
THE AIRCREW OF A CESSNA 152, N93407, LANDED ON RWY 17 & TURNED OFF ON TAXIWAY E. THEY WERE INSTRUCTED TO HOLD SHORT OF RWY 23 & THEY COMPLIED. SHORTLY AFTER THE CESSNA LANDED, THE PLT OF A BOEING A75 STEARMAN, N801RB, ALSO LANDED ON RWY 17 & TURNED OFF ON THE SAME TAXIWAY. THE A75 PLT WAS ALSO TOLD TO HOLD SHORT OF RWY 23. THE A75 PLT STATED THAT AFTER HE TURNED OFF ON TAXIWAY E, HE STARTED S-TURING ON THE TAXIWAY WHEN THE A75 COLLIDED WITH THE CESSNA 152. THE PLT OF THE TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED A75 DID NOT SEE THE CESSNA PRIOR TO THE COLLISION.
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THE AIRCREW OF A CESSNA 152, N93407, LANDED ON RWY 17 & TURNED OFF ON TAXIWAY E. THEY WERE INSTRUCTED TO HOLD SHORT OF RWY 23 & THEY COMPLIED. SHORTLY AFTER THE CESSNA LANDED, THE PLT OF A BOEING A75 STEARMAN, N801RB, ALSO LANDED ON RWY 17 & TURNED OFF ON THE SAME TAXIWAY. THE A75 PLT WAS ALSO TOLD TO HOLD SHORT OF RWY 23. THE A75 PLT STATED THAT AFTER HE TURNED OFF ON TAXIWAY E, HE STARTED S-TURING ON THE TAXIWAY WHEN THE A75 COLLIDED WITH THE CESSNA 152. THE PLT OF THE TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED A75 DID NOT SEE THE CESSNA PRIOR TO THE COLLISION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:56 EDT
Nearest AirportKalamazoo Muni. (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN93407
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestern Michigan University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110 | Lycoming · R-680-17 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC