# NTSB SEA04LA129: Logston Starduster SA100DL, N35RL, Arlington, WA, July 11, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 10, 2004, 17:35 local (Jul 11, 2004, 00:35 UTC) - Place: Arlington, WA - Coordinates: 48.150001, -122.116111 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=48.1500&lon=-122.1161&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 28, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA-FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 59619 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA04LA129 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/59619/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA129 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi from another aircraft standing on the runway resulting in a collision. The aircraft standing on the runway was a factor. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) Clearance was not maintained during taxi to the runway by the pilot of another aircraft which resulted in an on ground collision with the aircraft standing on the runway. The aircraft standing on the runway was a factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, taxi - clearance - not maintained, pilot of other aircraft (cause) - object - aircraft parked/standing (contributing factor) - On ground/water collision with object, taxi - object - aircraft parked/standing (contributing factor) - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL reported that he and the pilot of a Starduster SA300 were to be a flight of two for takeoff. The pilot reported that he was in the lead during the taxi to runway 34, with the Starduster SA300 trailing. The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL was waived onto the runway by one of several flagmen that were directing aircraft for takeoff. This was the end of the air show that had been ongoing for several days. Flagmen were used to direct aircraft from parking, taxi and takeoff. The Starduster SA100DL pilot reported that a flagman on the runway waived him to the right side of the runway centerline and then a second flagman motioned him to a point to stop. A few seconds after he stopped at the designated point, the trailing Starduster SA300 collided into the left wings of the Starduster SA100DL. The pilot of the Starduster SA300 reported that the flagmen on the runway did not let the aircraft enter the runway the same as they had been doing during the air show for a flight of two. The preceding aircraft was stopped shorter than they had been doing. When the pilot of the Starduster SA300 was waived on, his aircraft collided with the left wings of the preceding Starduster SA100DL. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL reported that he and the pilot of a Starduster SA300 were to be a flight of two for takeoff. The pilot reported that he was in the lead during the taxi to runway 34, with the Starduster SA300 trailing. The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL was waived onto the runway by one of several flagmen that were directing aircraft for takeoff. This was the end of the air show that had been ongoing for several days. Flagmen were used to direct aircraft from parking, taxi and takeoff. The Starduster SA100DL pilot reported that a flagman on the runway waived him to the right side of the runway centerline and then a second flagman motioned him to a point to stop. A few seconds after he stopped at the designated point, the trailing Starduster SA300 collided into the left wings of the Starduster SA100DL. The pilot of the Starduster SA300 reported that the flagmen on the runway did not let the aircraft enter the runway the same as they had been doing during the air show for a flight of two. The preceding aircraft was stopped shorter than they had been doing. When the pilot of the Starduster SA300 was waived on, his aircraft collided with the left wings of the preceding Starduster SA100DL. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) On July 10, 2004, about 1735 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Fitz Starduster SA300, N328SF collided with an experimental Logston Starduster SA100DL, N35RL, while both aircraft were taxiing onto the runway at Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, Washington. Both aircraft were owned and piloted by the private pilots as 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flights. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for either aircraft. The Starduster SA300 received minor damage while Starduster SA100DL was substantially damaged. Neither pilot was injured. The aircraft were preparing for departure as a flight of two with a destination to Hoquiam, Washington. In a written statement, the pilot of the Starduster SA100DL reported that he and the pilot of a Starduster SA300 were to be a flight of two for takeoff. The pilot reported that he was in the lead during the taxi to runway 34, with the Starduster SA300 trailing. The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL was waived onto the runway by one of several flagmen that were directing aircraft for takeoff. This was the end of the air show that had been ongoing for several days. Flagmen were used to direct aircraft from parking, taxi and takeoff. The Starduster SA100DL pilot reported that a flagman on the runway waived him to the right side of the runway centerline and then a second flagman motioned him to a point to stop. A few seconds after he stopped at the designated point, the trailing Starduster SA300 collided into the left wings of the Starduster SA100DL. In a written statement, the pilot of the Starduster SA300 reported that the flagmen on the runway did not let the aircraft enter the runway the same as they had been doing during the air show for a flight of two. The preceding aircraft was stopped shorter than they had been doing. When the pilot of the Starduster SA300 was waived on, his aircraft collided with the left wings of the preceding Starduster SA100DL. Both top and bottom left wing spars of the Starduster SA100DL were broken, as well as ribs, flying wire and cable. The Starduster SA300 received minor damage. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On July 10, 2004, about 1735 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Fitz Starduster SA300, N328SF collided with an experimental Logston Starduster SA100DL, N35RL, while both aircraft were taxiing onto the runway at Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, Washington. Both aircraft were owned and piloted by the private pilots as 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flights. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for either aircraft. The Starduster SA300 received minor damage while Starduster SA100DL was substantially damaged. Neither pilot was injured. The aircraft were preparing for departure as a flight of two with a destination to Hoquiam, Washington. In a written statement, the pilot of the Starduster SA100DL reported that he and the pilot of a Starduster SA300 were to be a flight of two for takeoff. The pilot reported that he was in the lead during the taxi to runway 34, with the Starduster SA300 trailing. The pilot of the Starduster SA100DL was waived onto the runway by one of several flagmen that were directing aircraft for takeoff. This was the end of the air show that had been ongoing for several days. Flagmen were used to direct aircraft from parking, taxi and takeoff. The Starduster SA100DL pilot reported that a flagman on the runway waived him to the right side of the runway centerline and then a second flagman motioned him to a point to stop. A few seconds after he stopped at the designated point, the trailing Starduster SA300 collided into the left wings of the Starduster SA100DL. In a written statement, the pilot of the Starduster SA300 reported that the flagmen on the runway did not let the aircraft enter the runway the same as they had been doing during the air show for a flight of two. The preceding aircraft was stopped shorter than they had been doing. When the pilot of the Starduster SA300 was waived on, his aircraft collided with the left wings of the preceding Starduster SA100DL. Both top and bottom left wing spars of the Starduster SA100DL were broken, as well as ribs, flying wire and cable. The Starduster SA300 received minor damage. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N35RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35RL), registered now, S/N SA100DL-1 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Logston Starduster SA100DL - Registry model: [Logston Richard E STARDUSTER SA100DL](https://openairdocs.org/model/logston-richard-e-starduster-sa100dl) (registry code 86603DW) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: SA100DL-1 - Airframe hours: 280 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-A2B 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Richard E. Logston - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, June 12, 2004, 3 hours before - Departed: AWO, Arlington, WA - Destination: HQM, Hoquiam, WA - Airport: AWO, Arlington Municipal, runway 34, 5,333 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N328SF](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N328SF-2005-09-23), registration cancelled 2005-09-23, S/N 1078 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Fitz Starduster SA300 - Registry model: [Fitz Stanley C STARDUSTER SA300](https://openairdocs.org/model/fitz-stanley-c-starduster-sa300) (registry code 86603BT) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 1078 - Airframe hours: 421 - Engines: Lycoming HIO-360-B1B 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Minor damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Stanley C. Fitz - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, February 25, 2004, 21 hours before - Departed: AWO, Arlington, WA - Destination: HQM, Hoquiam, WA - Airport: AWO, Arlington Municipal, runway 34, 5,333 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N35RL; age 69; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review August 31, 2002; seat: center; flight hours: 1,400 total, 300 in this make and model, 10 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days - Pilot, aircraft N328SF; age 76; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review June 25, 2003; seat: rear; flight hours: 1,912 total, 563 in this make and model, 12 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 3 knots - Visibility: 9 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 30.10 inHg - Observed at: AWO ## 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 20040711014039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040711014039A), Jul 11, 2004: Amtr SA100DL, Arlington, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Mr. Logston was the pilot-in-command of the lead aircraft in a flight of two planning to depart the Arlington Municipal Airport. A temporary tower was… - [Accident 20040711014029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040711014029A), Jul 11, 2004: Amtr STARDUSTR300, Arlington, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Mr. Fitz was the pilot-in-command of the second (trailing) aircraft in a flight of two planning to depart the Arlington Municipal Airport. A temporary… 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.