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September 4, 2007 · Cessna 172R · N445AF

Boston, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Boston, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N445AF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07LA214

After landing, the pilot of the Cessna 172R was instructed by air traffic control to expedite his crossing of a parallel runway, and to pull-up along the left side of a stopped Boeing 767-300. The Boeing subsequently continued its taxi, and made a right turn. During the turn, the Cessna was flipped onto its left wing, due to the Boeing's jet blast. The Cessna sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar.

NTSB Probable Cause

The air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance.

Full Narrative

On September 4, 2007, about 1405 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172R, N445AF, was substantially damaged while taxiing at the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, Massachusetts. The certificated private pilot and a pilot rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED), Bedford, Massachusetts. The personal flight was conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to the pilot and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane landed uneventfully on runway 33R, made a left turn onto taxiway "N," and was holding short of runway 33L. Air traffic control then instructed the pilot to expedite crossing runway 33L, and to pull-up along the left side of a stopped Boeing 767-300. The Boeing subsequently continued its taxi, and made a right turn onto taxiway "K". During the turn, the Cessna was flipped onto its left wing, due to the Boeing's jet blast. The Cessna sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot further reported that the airplane's ailerons were properly positioned for the crosswind generated by the jet blast when the airplane was upset.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 EDT
Nearest AirportGeneral Edward Lawrence Logan (0nm)
Runway33R
Runway Length2557 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN445AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 63 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 22000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data