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June 24, 2005 · Canadian Car & Foundry Mark IV · N15797

Abilene, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Abilene, TX
Aircraft
Canadian Car & Foundry Mark IV
Tail Number
N15797
Operator
Commemorative Airforce
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DFW05LA175

The 25,500-hour pilot was holding short of taxiway Alpha on taxiway Delta awaiting further taxi instructions when another airplane collided into the rear of his airplane. The 27,996-hour pilot of the other airplane stated that after exiting the active runway onto taxiway Delta, he switched to 119.35 megahertz (MHz), the ground control frequency depicted on his Jeppesen IFR Flight Star printout and Global Positioning System (GPS). After calling on this frequency, the pilot was notified that the correct ground control frequency was 118.35 MHz. After switching frequencies, the pilot heard an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) beacon, and thinking that the signal was emitting from his airplane, the pilot attempted to reset the ELT while he continued to taxi straight ahead. Subsequently, his airplane struck the other airplane that was holding short on taxiway Delta. **This report was modified on April 10, 2008.**

NTSB Probable Cause

The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing factors were the other pilot's diverted attention and the inaccurate frequency listing for ground control.

Full Narrative

On June 24, 2005, approximately 1150 central daylight time (CDT), a vintage North American T-28B single-engine airplane, N9060F, was substantially damaged upon collision with another airplane while holding short on taxiway Delta at Dyess Air Force Base (DYS), near Abilene, Texas. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Trojan Phlyers II Inc, of Fort Worth, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from Hicks Airfield (T67), near Fort Worth, Texas, at 1110, and was destined for DYS. In a written statement, the 27,996-hour pilot of a vintage tail-wheel equipped Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV single-engine airplane, N15797, reported that after performing a formation 360-degree overhead approach as a flight of two, the control tower told the lead airplane to execute a go-around. N15797 was then cleared to land. During the landing roll on the active runway, the tower informed N15797 to exit on the next available taxiway, and then contact ground control. After exiting the active runway onto taxiway Delta, the pilot switched to 119.35 megahertz (MHz), the ground control frequency depicted on his Jeppesen IFR Flight Star printout and Global Positioning System (GPS). After calling on this frequency, the pilot was notified that the correct ground control frequency was 118.35 MHz. While taxiing on taxiway Delta, the pilot switched to the correct frequency. While taxiing the pilot stated that he heard the sound of an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) beacon, and thinking that the signal was emitting from his airplane, he attempted to reset the ELT while he continued to taxi. While taxiing straight ahead the pilot of N15797 allowed his airplane to collide with N9060F, which was holding short of taxiway Alpha on taxiway Delta awaiting further taxiing instructions. Examination of the T-28B by an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator were separated from the fuselage. Examination of the Harvard MK IV revealed that the propeller and engine cowling were damaged. **This report was modified on April 8, 2008.**

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 CDT
Nearest AirportDyess Air Force Base (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCanadian Car & Foundry Mark IV
Tail NumberN15797
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorCommemorative Airforce
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R1820-86B · Reciprocating · 1425 | Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time16:57
Weather SourceWFAC

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