# NTSB LAX88LA073: Cessna 195A, N4026A, Burbank, CA, December 21, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: December 21, 1987, 11:06 local (19:06 UTC)
- Place: Burbank, CA
- Coordinates: 34.170238, -118.309616 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.1702&lon=-118.3096&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 11, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25923
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX88LA073
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25923/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA073

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, taxi - to takeoff
  - object - aircraft parked/standing (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, taxi - to takeoff
  - object - aircraft moving on ground (cause)
  - comm/nav equipment,receiver - erratic (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot of other aircraft (cause)

## Analysis (aircraft 2)

WHILE HOLDING SHORT OF THE ACTIVE RWY, THE NUMBER ONE ACFT,N4309Y, WAS HAVING RADIO PROBLEMS. THE TOWER BEGAN TO CLEAR OTHER ACFT FOR TAKEOFF. TWO ACFT WERE ABLE TO GET AROUND THE NUMBER ONE ACFT AND TAKEOFF. THE THIRD ACFT CLEARED TO TAXI INTO POSITION DID NOT SEE THE NUMBER ONE ACFT NOR DID HE REALIZE AN ACFT WAS HOLDING IN FRONT OF HIM, COLLIDED INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NUMBER ONE ACFT.

## Analysis (aircraft 1)

WHILE HOLDING SHORT OF THE ACTIVE RWY, THE NUMBER ONE ACFT WAS HAVING RADIO PROBLEMS. THE CONTROLLER BEGAN TO CLEAR OTHER ACFT FOR TAKEOFF. TWO ACFT WERE ABLE TO GET AROUND THE NUMBER ONE ACFT AND TAKEOFF. THE THIRD ACFT, CLEARED TO TAXI INTO POSITION, DID NOT SEE THE NUMBER ONE ACFT NOR DID HE REALIZE AN ACFT WAS HOLDING IN FRONT OF HIM. THE NUMBER THREE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NUMBER ONE ACFT.

## Aircraft 1

- Registration: [N4026A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4026A-2019-03-09), registration cancelled 2019-03-09, S/N 7830, built 1952 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 195A
- Registry model: [Cessna 195A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-195a) (registry code 2073110) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Jacobs R755B series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-r755b-series) (registry code 35007, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 7830
- Airframe hours: 3670
- Engines: JACOBS R755A2 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Minor damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Registered owner: Armand A. Pasquali
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 20, 1987, 33 hours before
- Destination: CMA, CAMARILLO, CA
- Airport: BUR, Burbank, runway 7, 6,074 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Aircraft 2

- Registration: [N4309Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4309Y-2012-12-07), registration cancelled 2012-12-07, S/N 28-8316087, built 1983 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (registry code 7102803) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-8316087
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: California Aviation
- Registered owner: Winston Miver
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Destination: SMO, SANTA MONICA, CA
- Airport: BUR, Burbank, runway 7, 6,074 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot, aircraft N4026A; age 46; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 1,947 total, 38 in this make and model, 1,796 as pilot in command, 68 in the last 90 days, 28 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours
- Pilot, aircraft N4309Y; age 21; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 98 total, 41 in this make and model, 56 as pilot in command, 19 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: BUR

## 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 19871221070901A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871221070901A), Dec 21, 1987: Cessna 195A, Burbank, CA, Minor damage. Tried to taxi around N4309Y that was holding on taxiway with radio problems. Propeller hit aircrafts wing.
- [Accident 19871221070902A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871221070902A), Dec 21, 1987: Piper PA28161, Burbank, CA, Substantial damage. While holding with radio problems right wing was struck by N4026A, a 195 that was trying to taxi around him.

## Other investigations on N4026A (2)

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 GAA16CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA422), Aug 6, 2016: Cessna 195 (N4026A), Hillsborough, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and loss of directional control and her subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR13CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA232), May 16, 2013: Cessna 195A (N4026A), San Carlos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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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