# NTSB LAX90LA063: Mooney Mark 22, N7716M, Apple Valley, CA, January 3, 1990 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: January 3, 1990, 15:00 local (23:00 UTC) - Place: Apple Valley, CA - Coordinates: 34.56974, -117.149291 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.5697&lon=-117.1493&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 5 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 4, 1992 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 26713 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX90LA063 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/26713/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA063 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE MOONEY TO STOP HIS AIRCRAFT IN A TIMELY MANNER TO AVOID A COLLISION. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE MOONEY TO STOP HIS AIRCRAFT IN A TIMELY MANNER TO AVOID A COLLISION. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, taxi - from landing - object - aircraft parked/standing - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - remedial action - not performed, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, standing - engine(s) operating - object - aircraft moving on ground - remedial action - not performed, pilot of other aircraft (cause) - directional control - not maintained, pilot of other aircraft (cause) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) A MOONEY MARK 22 COLLIDED WITH A STATIONARY CESSNA 172 HOLDING ON A TAXIWAY AFTER THE MOONEY HAD LANDED AND CLEARED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE MOONEY PILOT HAD MADE TWO RIGHT TURNS PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. THERE WERE NO RESTRICTIONS OR OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE MOONEY BY THE PILOT. HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING A MECHANICAL STEARING DIFFICULTY DURING TAXI OPERATIONS. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) A MOONEY MARK 22 COLLIDED WITH A STATIONARY CESSNA 172 HOLDING ON A TAXIWAY AFTER THE MOONEY HAD LANDED AND CLEARED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE MOONEY PILOT HAD MADE TWO RIGHT TURNS PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. THERE WERE NO RESTRICTIONS OR OBSTRUCTONS TO VISIBILITY AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE MOONEY BY THE PILOT. HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING A MECHANICAL STEARING DIFFICULTY DURING THE TAXI OPERATIONS. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N7716M](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7716M-2018-01-08), registration cancelled 2018-01-08, S/N 680007, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: MOONEY MARK 22 - Registry model: [Mooney M22](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m22) (registry code 5870402) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-541 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-541-series) (registry code 41536, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 680007 - Engines: LYCOMING TIO-541-A1A 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: S.R. Jenny - Registered owner: Unknown - Departed: CNO, CHINO, CA - Destination: APV, APPLE VALLEY, CA - Airport: APV, Apple Valley, runway 18, 6,500 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N12963](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N12963-2018-01-11), registration cancelled 2018-01-11, S/N 17262408, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 172M - Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Minor damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Midfield Aviation - Registered owner: Unknown - Airport: APV, Apple Valley, runway 18, 6,500 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N7716M; age 36; commercial, military; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 3,350 total, 480 in this make and model - Pilot, aircraft N12963; age 67; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 8,748 total ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 50 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point -0 °F ## 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 19900103001451A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900103001451A), Jan 3, 1990: Mooney M22, Apple Valley, CA, Substantial damage. Turned right after landing then right on taxiway,left wing went through arc of idling prop N12963 waiting takeoff. - [Accident 19900103001452A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900103001452A), Jan 3, 1990: Cessna 172M, Apple Valley, CA, Minor damage. Holding with idling engine. N7716M turned right off runway after landing and right again. Left wing hit idling prop 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.