# NTSB ATL96LA070: O'Connell Christen Eagle, N13LD, New Smyrna Bch, FL, March 28, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 28, 1996, 11:05 local (16:05 UTC) - Place: New Smyrna Bch, FL - Coordinates: 29.019962, -80.920646 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.0200&lon=-80.9206&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 25, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 3713 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL96LA070 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/3713/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA070 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) the failure of the pilots of the Cessna 152, N757NP, to see and avoid the Christen Eagle, N13LD. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) the failure of the pilots of the Cessna 152, N757NP, to see and avoid the Christen Eagle, N13LD. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot of other aircraft (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, taxi - to takeoff - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) According to the pilot of the Christen Eagle, N13LD, he was in a normal traffic pattern for runway 20, and had made the appropriate radio calls for his position in the traffic pattern. During the touchdown and subsequent rollout, the Cessna 152, N757NP, taxied onto the runway in front of the landing Christen Eagle. The Christen Eagle collided with the aft side of the Cessna 152 left wing assembly. The pilot of the Cessna 152 stated that they searched for traffic before taxiing onto the runway, but saw none. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) According to the pilot of the Christen Eagle, N13LD, he was in a normal traffic pattern for runway 20, and had made the appropriate radio calls for his position in the traffic pattern. During the touchdown and subsequent rollout, the Cessna 152, N757NP, taxied onto the runway in front of the landing Christen Eagle. The Christen Eagle collided with the aft side of the Cessna 152 left wing assembly. The pilot of the Cessna 152 stated that they searched for traffic before taxiing onto the runway, but saw none. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) SEE ATL96LA070A FOR THE FACTUAL NARRATIVE. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On March 28, 1996, at 1105 eastern standard time, aN O'Connell Christen Eagle, N13LD, collided with a Cessna 152, N757NP, on runway 20 at the New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport in New Smyrna, Florida. The Christen Eagle, and the Cessna 152 instructional flight, were operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plans filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Both airplanes sustained substantial damage, and the occupants of both airplanes were not injured. The Christen Eagle departed Daytona Beach, Florida, at 1045. According to a witness, the Christen Eagle radioed it's position in the traffic pattern and it's landing intentions on runway 20; no radio calls were received from the Cessna 152 which was holding short of runway 20 for takeoff. As the Christen Eagle started it's landing flare, the Cessna 152 taxied onto the runway. The Certified Flight Instructor on the Cessna 152 stated that they searched for air traffic prior to taxiing onto the runway. During the subsequent landing roll, the Christen Eagle collided with the aft side of the Cessna 152 left wing assembly. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N13LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13LD), registered now, S/N O'CONNELL-0001, built 1990 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: O'CONNELL CHRISTEN EAGLE (CHRISTEN E) - Registry model: [O'Connell Dennis I CHRISTEN EAGLE II](https://openairdocs.org/model/o-connell-dennis-i-christen-eagle-ii) (registry code 05658FR) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming AEIO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-360-series) (registry code 41522, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 001 - Airframe hours: 579 - Engines: Lycoming AEIO-360-AIE 200 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Dennis I. O'Connell - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, October 1, 1995, 90 hours before - Departed: 4AJ, DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Airport: 34J, New Smyrna Beach, runway 20, 3,215 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N757NP](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N757NP-2014-11-18), registration cancelled 2014-11-18, S/N 15279875, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 152 - Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15279875 - Airframe hours: 6132 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-L2C 108 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Philair Inc., - Registered owner: Berg Leasing Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Last inspection: 100 hour, November 6, 1995, 60 hours before - Departed: 34J - Airport: 34J, New Smyrna Beach, runway 20, 3,215 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N13LD; age 53; airline transport, flight engineer, commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: rear; flight hours: 27,000 total, 578 in this make and model, 20,000 as pilot in command, 60 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours - Pilot, aircraft N757NP; age 35; airline transport, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 5,350 total, 1,000 in this make and model, 4,500 as pilot in command, 60 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 6 knots, gusting 14 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 77 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: 34J, 1 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (2) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19960328005482A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960328005482A), Mar 28, 1996: Amtr EAGLE2, New Smyrna Beac, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft 757NP taxied onto runway and collided with 13LD. (.19) on March 28, 1996, at 1105 eastern standard time, an o'connell christen eagle, N13LD, collided… - [Accident 19960328005481A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960328005481A), Mar 28, 1996: Cessna 152, New Smyrna Beac, FL, Substantial damage. Taxied into position for takeoff. 13LD was landing and collided with aircraft. (.19) on March 28, 1996, at 1105 eastern standard time, an o'connell christen… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.