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July 11, 2004 · Logston Starduster SA100DL · N35RL

Arlington, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, WA
Aircraft
Logston Starduster SA100DL
Tail Number
N35RL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA04LA129

The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL reported that he and the pilot of a Starduster SA300 were to be a flight of two for takeoff. The pilot reported that he was in the lead during the taxi to runway 34, with the Starduster SA300 trailing. The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL was waived onto the runway by one of several flagmen that were directing aircraft for takeoff. This was the end of the air show that had been ongoing for several days. Flagmen were used to direct aircraft from parking, taxi and takeoff. The Starduster SA100DL pilot reported that a flagman on the runway waived him to the right side of the runway centerline and then a second flagman motioned him to a point to stop. A few seconds after he stopped at the designated point, the trailing Starduster SA300 collided into the left wings of the Starduster SA100DL. The pilot of the Starduster SA300 reported that the flagmen on the runway did not let the aircraft enter the runway the same as they had been doing during the air show for a flight of two. The preceding aircraft was stopped shorter than they had been doing. When the pilot of the Starduster SA300 was waived on, his aircraft collided with the left wings of the preceding Starduster SA100DL.

NTSB Probable Cause

Clearance was not maintained during taxi to the runway by the pilot of another aircraft which resulted in an on ground collision with the aircraft standing on the runway. The aircraft standing on the runway was a factor.

Full Narrative

On July 10, 2004, about 1735 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Fitz Starduster SA300, N328SF collided with an experimental Logston Starduster SA100DL, N35RL, while both aircraft were taxiing onto the runway at Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, Washington. Both aircraft were owned and piloted by the private pilots as 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flights. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for either aircraft. The Starduster SA300 received minor damage while Starduster SA100DL was substantially damaged. Neither pilot was injured. The aircraft were preparing for departure as a flight of two with a destination to Hoquiam, Washington. In a written statement, the pilot of the Starduster SA100DL reported that he and the pilot of a Starduster SA300 were to be a flight of two for takeoff. The pilot reported that he was in the lead during the taxi to runway 34, with the Starduster SA300 trailing. The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL was waived onto the runway by one of several flagmen that were directing aircraft for takeoff. This was the end of the air show that had been ongoing for several days. Flagmen were used to direct aircraft from parking, taxi and takeoff. The Starduster SA100DL pilot reported that a flagman on the runway waived him to the right side of the runway centerline and then a second flagman motioned him to a point to stop. A few seconds after he stopped at the designated point, the trailing Starduster SA300 collided into the left wings of the Starduster SA100DL. In a written statement, the pilot of the Starduster SA300 reported that the flagmen on the runway did not let the aircraft enter the runway the same as they had been doing during the air show for a flight of two. The preceding aircraft was stopped shorter than they had been doing. When the pilot of the Starduster SA300 was waived on, his aircraft collided with the left wings of the preceding Starduster SA100DL. Both top and bottom left wing spars of the Starduster SA100DL were broken, as well as ribs, flying wire and cable. The Starduster SA300 received minor damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:35 PDT
Nearest AirportArlington Municipal (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5333 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLogston Starduster SA100DL
Tail NumberN35RL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150 | Lycoming · HIO-360-B1B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 76 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 3 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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