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September 9, 2019 · Beech 23 C23 · N6009U
Keystone Heights, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Keystone Heights, FL
Aircraft
Beech 23 C23 (1978)
Tail Number
N6009U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA585
The pilot reported that, after landing on runway 11, he realized runway 5/23 was being used as a taxiway so he back taxied onto runway 23. He saw another airplane taxiing toward him and made several CTAF transmissions to the pilot but received no response. Not knowing the taxiing airplane's intentions, he maneuvered his airplane to the left side of runway 5, and the left wing struck a construction sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing on runway 11, "I realized that (runway) 5-23 was being used as a taxiway." He back taxied on runway 23, with the intent of departing runway 5. He made several CTAF transmissions to an airplane that had begun to taxi toward him on runway 23. Not knowing the taxiing airplane's intentions, he maneuvered his airplane to the left side of runway 5 and the left wing struck a construction sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to left wing and aileron. According to airport NOTAM 09/076, runway 5/23 closed except to taxi Monday-Friday. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportKeystone Airpark (0nm SE)
Runway05
Runway Length5046 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 23 C23
Tail NumberN6009U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 7 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC