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November 9, 1983 · Pitts Special S-1 · N237V
Mcgregor, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Mcgregor, TX
Aircraft
Pitts Special S-1
Tail Number
N237V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA046
IN ORDER TO TAKE OFF ON RWY 35, ACFT MUST UTILIZE RWY 4/22 ENROUTE FROM THE ARPT RAMP. AS THE MOONEY TAXIED ONTO RWY 4/22 IT WAS STRUCK BY THE PITTS ROLLING OUT ON RWY 22. WHILE ON BASE LEG, THE PLT OF THE PITTS SAW THE MOONEY TAXIING TOWARD RWY 4/22 & ASSUMED THE MOONEY WOULD STOP & HOLD SHORT. HE ALSO STATED HE NEVER SAW THE MOONEY DURING LANDING DUE TO THE NOSE-HIGH LANDING ATTITUDE OF THE TAILWINEL EQUIPPED ACFT. THE PLT OF THE MOONEY DID NOT VISUALLY CLEAR RWY 4/22. THE PITTS HAD NO LIGHTS OR RADIOS.
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IN ORDER TO TAKE OFF ON RWY 35, ACFT MUST UTILIZE RWY 4/22 ENROUTE FROM THE ARPT RAMP. AS THE MOONEY TAXIED ONTO RWY 4/22 IT WAS STRUCK BY THE PITTS ROLLING OUT ON RWY 22. WHILE ON BASE LEG, THE PLT OF THE PITTS SAW THE MOONEY TAXIING TOWARD RWY 4/22 & ASSUMED THE MOONEY WOULD STOP & HOLD SHORT. HE ALSO STATED HE NEVER SAW THE MOONEY DURING LANDING DUE TO THE NOSE-HIGH LANDING ATTITUDE OF THE TAILWINEL EQUIPPED ACFT. THE PLT OF THE MOONEY DID NOT VISUALLY CLEAR RWY 4/22. THE PITTS HAD NO LIGHTS OR RADIOS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 CST
Nearest AirportMcgregor Muni (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3780 ft
Runway Width56 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts Special S-1
Tail NumberN237V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Second Class
Crew 2Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind315° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO