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April 2, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N23ER
Ormond Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N23ER
Operator
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA82DA098
AFTER LANDING THE AIRCRAFT, ONE OF SIX ON A NIGHT CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT TAXIED BACK TO THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF. N129ER WAS PARKED AT THE APPROACH END AWAITING TAKEOFF SEQUENCE SO THE PILOT OF N23ER STOPPED ABOUT 30 YARDS BEHIND IT AND SET THE BRAKES. HE THEN STARTED TO STUDY THE AIRPORT DIAGRAM WHICH WAS LYING ON THE OPPOSITE SEAT. N23ER COLLIDED WITH THE TAIL OF N129ER BEFORE THE PILOT COULD STOP HIS AIRCRAFT.
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AFTER LANDING THE AIRCRAFT, ONE OF SIX ON A NIGHT CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT TAXIED BACK TO THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF. N129ER WAS PARKED AT THE APPROACH END AWAITING TAKEOFF SEQUENCE SO THE PILOT OF N23ER STOPPED ABOUT 30 YARDS BEHIND IT AND SET THE BRAKES. HE THEN STARTED TO STUDY THE AIRPORT DIAGRAM WHICH WAS LYING ON THE OPPOSITE SEAT. N23ER COLLIDED WITH THE TAIL OF N129ER BEFORE THE PILOT COULD STOP HIS AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 EST
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN23ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55