# NTSB FTW83LA013: Piper PA-24-250, N5697P, Houston, TX, October 13, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 13, 1982, 14:50 local (19:50 UTC)
- Place: Houston, TX
- Coordinates: 29.70055, -95.529769 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.7005&lon=-95.5298&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 13, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71102
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW83LA013
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71102/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA013

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water collision with object, standing - engine(s) operating
  - instructions,written/verbal - inadequate, atc personnel(lcl/gnd/clnc) (cause)
  - object - vehicle (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, driver of vehicle (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT HAD TAXIED ONTO TAXIWAY LIMA AND HAD STOPPED SHORT OF RUNWAY 13R/31L TO HOLD FOR LANDING TRAFFIC. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME, AN AIRPORT EMPLOYEE WAS PROCEEDING DOWN THE RUNWAY FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST TO CHECK THE RUNWAY LIGHTS. THE GROUND CONTROLLER ADVISED THE VEHICLE DRIVER OF THE LANDING TRAFFIC ON A 3-MILE FINAL APPROACH. THE DRIVER TURNED LEFT OFF OF THE RUNWAY AND ONTO TAXIWAY LIMA. THE AIRPORT VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE AIRCRAFT THAT WAS HOLDING ON THE TAXIWAY. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE STATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE OR KNOW OF THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL THE MOMENT OF IMPACT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5697P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5697P-2007-01-31), registration cancelled 2007-01-31, S/N 24-770, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-24-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250) (registry code 7102404) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 24-770
- Airframe hours: 2506
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-A1A 250 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Millard A. Lano
- Registered owner: Millard A. Lano
- Departed: HUB, HOUSTON, TX
- Destination: CXO, CONROE, TX
- Airport: HUB, Hobby Field, runway 31L, 5,150 × 100 ft, concrete

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 645 total, 610 in this make and model, 558 as pilot in command, 31 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 167 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: HOU, 10 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19821013052699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821013052699A), Oct 13, 1982: Piper PA24250, Houston, TX, Substantial damage. Was struck by a ground safety vehicle while holding short of the active runway. Vehicle driver did not see aircraft

## Other investigations on N5697P (3)

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.

- [NTSB DFW07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA034), Dec 3, 2006: Piper PA-24-250 (N5697P), Jacksboro, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW70F0320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0320), Dec 12, 1969: Piper PA-24 (N5697P), Crane, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0560), Apr 16, 1967: Piper PA-24 (N5697P), Stamford, TX, substantial damage

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.

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