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July 29, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N714TA
Hampton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
July 29, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hampton, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N714TA
Operator
Echevarria Victor H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL82IA218
DURING TAXI AFTER LANDING, THIS AIRCRAFT STRUCK 3 AIRCRAFT POSITIONED ON THE NORTHSIDE OF THE TAXIWAY. THE PARKED AIRCRAFT WERE NORMALLY TIED DOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY, BUT HAD BEEN REPOSITIONED BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL TO FACILITATE CUTTING THE GRASS IN THE TIEDOWN AREA. THE PILOT STATED THAT AT THE MOMENT OF THE COLLISION HE WAS LOOKING INSIDE THE COCKPIT TO RAISE THE FLAPS. AFTER INITIAL CONTACT, THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT YAWED LEFT AND STRUCK 2 OTHER AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN 9 INCHES OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN WING TIP AND RUDDER WITH THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT CENTERED ON THE TAXIWAY.
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DURING TAXI AFTER LANDING, THIS AIRCRAFT STRUCK 3 AIRCRAFT POSITIONED ON THE NORTHSIDE OF THE TAXIWAY. THE PARKED AIRCRAFT WERE NORMALLY TIED DOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY, BUT HAD BEEN REPOSITIONED BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL TO FACILITATE CUTTING THE GRASS IN THE TIEDOWN AREA. THE PILOT STATED THAT AT THE MOMENT OF THE COLLISION HE WAS LOOKING INSIDE THE COCKPIT TO RAISE THE FLAPS. AFTER INITIAL CONTACT, THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT YAWED LEFT AND STRUCK 2 OTHER AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN 9 INCHES OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN WING TIP AND RUDDER WITH THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT CENTERED ON THE TAXIWAY.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportBear Creek (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3375 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN714TA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorEchevarria Victor H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg