# NTSB ERA11LA361: Beech A60, N38N, Pompano Beach, FL, June 26, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 26, 2011, 08:00 local (12:00 UTC) - Place: Pompano Beach, FL - Coordinates: 26.246944, -80.111114 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.2469&lon=-80.1111&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining events: [Taxi-from runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200); [Taxi-to runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 28, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 80894 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA11LA361 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/80894/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=80894 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA361 ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Attention/monitoring: monitoring other aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Beech A60, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=1153604), [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md) - [Attention/monitoring: monitoring other aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot of other aircraft (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Beech A60, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=1153604), [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md) - [Attention/monitoring: monitoring other aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Aliev Bulent COZY MARK IV, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=056181I), [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md) - [Attention/monitoring: monitoring other aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot of other aircraft (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Aliev Bulent COZY MARK IV, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=056181I), [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Taxi-from runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Beech A60, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=1153604), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) - [Taxi-to runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Aliev Bulent COZY MARK IV, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=056181I), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis (aircraft 1) A Beech A60 and a Cozy Mark IV collided at the intersection of two taxiways shortly after air traffic control tower operations had resumed. The pilot of the Beech had landed and was taxiing to the hangar area via taxiways L and C. He stated that he noticed the Cozy behind a hold short line for taxiway L then diverted his attention to the north; he contacted the local controller, who advised him to contact the ground controller. In the meantime, the ground controller advised the Cozy pilot to proceed on taxiway L then A toward the takeoff area. Shortly thereafter, before the Beech pilot could contact the ground controller, the left propeller of the Beech A60 contacted the right wing of the Cozy. Although both airplanes were communicating with air traffic controllers, they were communicating with different controllers, since control had just recently resumed; therefore, the controllers’ performance was not related to the accident. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On June 26, 2011, about 0800 eastern daylight time, a Beech A60, N38N, registered to a private individual, and a Aliev Cozy MK IV, N484BD, registered to Bravo Delta, Inc., collided on the ground at Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP), Pompano Beach, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for either flight which were operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 as personal flights. The Cozy was taxiing to takeoff, and the Beech was taxiing after landing, following a local flight which departed PMP about 0740. The Cozy airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, and the Beech A60 sustained minor damage to the left engine cowling and propeller. The certificated airline transport pilot of the Beech airplane was not injured, and the certificated private pilot and pilot-rated passenger of the Cozy airplane also were not injured. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger of the Aliev Cozy MK IV reported obtaining the automated terminal information service (ATIS), then waited in a non-movement area for the air traffic control tower to resume normal operation. At 0800, when the tower opened, they heard a broadcast on the frequency requesting pilots of all aircraft to announce their intentions. The transcription of communications indicates the pilot-rated passenger contacted ground control on 121.9 MHz at 0800:13, and advised the controller they had the automated terminal information service (ATIS), was ready to taxi to the active runway for a northwest departure. The controller cleared them to taxi to runway 10 (active runway) via taxiways L and A, and cleared to cross runway 06. The pilot of the Cozy reported that he proceeded to turn left on taxiway Alpha and a couple of seconds later, he felt a jolt and their airplane spun to the right. At that time they saw the other airplane (Beech A60) to their right. The pilot further stated they did not hear any other communications on the ground control frequency. The pilot of the Beech A60 reported he landed on runway 10 about 0758 (before the air traffic control tower resumed normal operations), and rolled to the end of the runway where he taxied onto taxiway Echo. He then turned onto taxiway Lima, and began taxiing westbound. While on the tower frequency (125.4 MHz), before the intersection of taxiway Delta, he heard an announcement from the tower requesting all pilot's to announce their intentions. He continued taxiing westbound on taxiway Lima and waited for the pilot of another airplane (a Cessna) to communicate with the tower. While taxiing on taxiway Lima, he noticed the Cozy on the ramp south of his location behind the hold short line, and turned his attention to the north looking for traffic. The transcription of communications indicates that he advised the controller that he had just landed and was taxiing to the t-hangar area via taxiway Charlie, to which the local controller immediately advised him to contactground control on frequency 121.9 MHz. The pilot of the Beech A60 reported that after returning his focus forward from the north and immediately after being told to contact ground control, the collision occurred. The transcription of communications confirms he did not contact the ground controller. The pilot further stated that other than the pilot of the Cessna, he did not hear any other communications on the tower frequency. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector-in-charge, the airplanes collided on taxiway Lima near the intersection of taxiway Delta. He observed about 25 to 27 feet of skid marks associated with braking of the Beech A60, although he did not take any pictures. Damage to the left propeller and left engine cowling of the Beech A60 was noted, and the right wing of the Cozy Mark IV had substantial damage. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N38N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38N), registered now, S/N P-220, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BEECH A60 - Registry model: [Beech A60](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60) (registry code 1153604) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: P-220 - Airframe hours: 5136 - Engines: reciprocating; Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 380 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Minor damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Allen, Mark S - Registered owner: Allen, Mark S - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 22, 2011 - Departed: PMP, Pompano Beach, FL - Destination: PMP, Pompano Beach, FL - Airport: PMP, Pompano Beach Airpark, runway 10, 3,502 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N484BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N484BD), registered now, S/N 066, built 2005 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: ALIEV BULENT COZY MARK IV - Registry model: [Aliev Bulent COZY MARK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/aliev-bulent-cozy-mark-iv) (registry code 056181I) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Superior IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-360-series) (registry code 59251, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 066 - Airframe hours: 320 - Engines: SUPERIOR XP-IO-360 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Bravo Delta Inc - Registered owner: Bravo Delta Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Condition, May 24, 2011 - Departed: PMP, Pompano Beach, FL - Destination: PMP, Pompano Beach, FL - Airport: PMP, Pompano Beach Airpark ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N38N; age 58; injuries: none; commercial, flight instructor, airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review March 27, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 12,505 total, 1,715 in this make and model, 12,102 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours - Pilot, aircraft N484BD; age 62; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review July 4, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 397 total, 320 in this make and model, 397 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 130° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 75 °F - Altimeter: 30.02 inHg - Observed at: PMP ## 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 20110626014101A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110626014101A), Jun 26, 2011: Beech A60, Pompano Beach, FL, Minor damage. At about 0800 local N38N, Cessna duke A-60, landed and proceded taxway l and the tower had just opened and reported his position was on taxiway charlie, when… - [Accident 20110626014121A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110626014121A), Jun 26, 2011: Aliev Bulent COZY MARK IV, Pompano Beach, FL, Substantial damage. At about 0800 local N38N, Cessna duke A-60, landed and proceded taxway l and the tower had just opened and reported his position was on taxiway charlie, when… ## Docket (12 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on May 17, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=80894. 3.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1-N38N (item 1, .PDF, 774 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367113&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-N38N-Redacted.PDF - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1-N484BD (item 2, .PDF, 1.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40351362&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-N484BD-Redacted.PDF - Witness Statements (item 3, .PDF, 138 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40351363&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Witness%20Statements-Redacted.PDF - Maps or Charts of Accident Area, Wreckage Diagrams-Provided by Pilot of N38N Depicting Collision Location and His Location When the Air Traffic Control Tower Announced It Was Open. (item 4, .PDF, 69 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367098&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Maps%20or%20Charts%20of%20Accident%20Area,%20Wreckage%20Diagrams-Provided%20by%20Pilot%20of%20N38N%20Depicting%20Collision%20Location%20and%20His%20Location%20When%20the%20Air%20Traffic%20Control%20Tower%20Announced%20It%20Was%20Open.-Master.PDF - Weather Reports and Records (item 5, .PDF, 23 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367091&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF - Transcript of Radio Communications (item 6, .PDF, 355 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367085&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Transcript%20of%20Radio%20Communications-Master.PDF - Daily Record of Facility Operation (item 7, .PDF, 42 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367088&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Daily%20Record%20of%20Facility%20Operation-Redacted.PDF - Statement from Passenger-N484BD (item 8, .PDF, 93 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367090&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Statement%20from%20Passenger-N484BD-Redacted.PDF - Record of NTSB Conversation (item 9, .PDF, 53 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367114&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20NTSB%20Conversation-Master.PDF - Photo 1: Digital Picture Provided by Pilot of N484BD. View Depicting the Collision Location. (item 10, .PDF, 379 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367092&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%3A%20Digital%20Picture%20Provided%20by%20Pilot%20of%20N484BD.%20View%20Depicting%20the%20Collision%20Location.-Master.PDF - Photo 2: Digital Picture Provided by Pilot of N484BD. Another View Depicting the Collision Location. (item 11, .PDF, 359 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367093&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%202%3A%20Digital%20Picture%20Provided%20by%20Pilot%20of%20N484BD.%20Another%20View%20Depicting%20the%20Collision%20Location.-Master.PDF - Photo 3: Digital Picture Provided by Pilot of N484BD. View Depicting Skid Mark From Left Main Landing Gear Tire on Taxiway at Collision Location. (item 12, .PDF, 378 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367094&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%203%3A%20Digital%20Picture%20Provided%20by%20Pilot%20of%20N484BD.%20View%20Depicting%20Skid%20Mark%20From%20Left%20Main%20Landing%20Gear%20Tire%20on%20Taxiway%20at%20Collision%20Location.-Master.PDF 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.