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February 6, 1982 · Cessna 180 · N3343D
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N3343D
Operator
Jerald L Baxter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA065
BELLANCA N71681 HAD TAXIED OUT TO RUNWAY 31, AWAITING CLEARANCE FOR TAKEOFF. CESSNA N3343D TAXIED OUT TO THE RUNUP AREA NEAR RUNWAY 31. AFTER COMPLETING THE RUNUP, N3343D MADE A TURN TO THE LEFT TO CENTER INTO THE LINE OF TRAFFIC AWAITING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS LOOKING TO THE LEFT AS HE TURN THE AIRCRAFT AND THE RIGHT WING CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE PROPELLER OF N71681.
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BELLANCA N71681 HAD TAXIED OUT TO RUNWAY 31, AWAITING CLEARANCE FOR TAKEOFF. CESSNA N3343D TAXIED OUT TO THE RUNUP AREA NEAR RUNWAY 31. AFTER COMPLETING THE RUNUP, N3343D MADE A TURN TO THE LEFT TO CENTER INTO THE LINE OF TRAFFIC AWAITING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS LOOKING TO THE LEFT AS HE TURN THE AIRCRAFT AND THE RIGHT WING CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE PROPELLER OF N71681.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:39 PST
Nearest AirportRied Hillview (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN3343D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerald L Baxter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 225 | Lycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0