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March 20, 1982 · Beech A23-24 · N6925Q
Lock Haven, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lock Haven, PA
Aircraft
Beech A23-24
Tail Number
N6925Q
Operator
Robert C Gross
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA066
WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE NOSE OF A PARKED PIPER TWIN. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING HIS INSTRUMENT SCAN HE NOTICED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED TO SHOW A CHARGE AND THAT THIS MAY HAVE DISTRACTED HIS ATTENTION AS TO HIS POSITION ON THE TAXIWAY. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE GUSTING TO 30 KNOTS.
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WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE NOSE OF A PARKED PIPER TWIN. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING HIS INSTRUMENT SCAN HE NOTICED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED TO SHOW A CHARGE AND THAT THIS MAY HAVE DISTRACTED HIS ATTENTION AS TO HIS POSITION ON THE TAXIWAY. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE GUSTING TO 30 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:25 EST
Nearest AirportPiper Memorial (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3550 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A23-24
Tail NumberN6925Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert C Gross
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A2B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0