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August 7, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N8909V
Grafton, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Grafton, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8909V
Operator
Don Hutson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82DA157
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN HE BEGAN TO TAXI HE NOTICED A CESSNA 172 WITH ITS ENGINE RUNNING IN FRONT OF A HANGAR, ABOUT 500 FEET AHEAD AND TO HIS LEFT. CONTINUING HIS TAXI, THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED BY AN AIRCRAFT ON THE RIGHT. WHEN HE LOOKED FORWARD AGAIN TO CHECK THE LOCATION OF THE CESSNA THE COLLISION OCCURRED.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN HE BEGAN TO TAXI HE NOTICED A CESSNA 172 WITH ITS ENGINE RUNNING IN FRONT OF A HANGAR, ABOUT 500 FEET AHEAD AND TO HIS LEFT. CONTINUING HIS TAXI, THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED BY AN AIRCRAFT ON THE RIGHT. WHEN HE LOOKED FORWARD AGAIN TO CHECK THE LOCATION OF THE CESSNA THE COLLISION OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGrafton Municipal (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8909V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDon Hutson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150 | P&W · R1340 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg