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May 11, 2024 · Piper PA28 161 · N3574C

New Century, KS

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
New Century, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA28 161 (1979)
Tail Number
N3574C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA196

The pilot of the Boeing 75 reported that he taxied south on the taxiway toward the runway, using S-turns to clear for traffic, and followed about 200 ft behind a Piper airplane. He also noted that there was a light twin facing north conducting an engine run ahead of the Piper. The Piper pilot made a 180 degree turn on the taxiway and taxied north, which the Boeing pilot did not see. The pilot of the Piper reported he conducted an engine run-up along the west edge of the taxiway near the approach end of the runway, facing into the wind (north), as there was no defined run-up area at the end of the runway. The right wings of both airplanes collided which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. It is likely that the Boeing 75 pilot did not anticipate that the Piper in front of him would turn and stop to conduct a run-up so far north on the taxiway which led to the collision between the two airplanes.

NTSB Probable Cause

The inability of the Boeing 75 pilot to anticipate that the Piper would stop earlier on the taxiway which resulted in the on-ground collision.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the Boeing 75 reported that he taxied south on the taxiway toward the runway, using S-turns to clear for traffic, and followed about 200 ft behind a Piper airplane. He also noted that there was a light twin facing north conducting an engine run ahead of the Piper. The Piper pilot made a 180 degree turn on the taxiway and taxied north, which the Boeing pilot did not see. The pilot of the Piper reported he conducted an engine run-up along the west edge of the taxiway near the approach end of the runway, facing into the wind (north), as there was no defined run-up area at the end of the runway. The right wings of both airplanes collided which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. It is likely that the Boeing 75 pilot did not anticipate that the Piper in front of him would turn and stop to conduct a run-up so far north on the taxiway which led to the collision between the two airplanes.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Century Air Center (0.6nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length7339 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 161
Tail NumberN3574C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 680 · Reciprocating · 300 | Lycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 36 · First Class · None
Crew 3Age 78 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourcePILO

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