NTSB investigations, 1984

95 cases where the first occurrence was “On ground/water collision with object”.

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NTSB LAX85LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · California City, CAThe plt elected to land in a clear, flat, open, desert area which was used by campers to ride motorcycles and off-road vehicles. On the date that the plt landed there, numerous campsites & off-road vehicles were in the area. Nearly 2 hrs after the landing, he…Dec 30, 1984 · N2826G · DestroyedNTSB MIA85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Deland, FLN41Q was taxiing to the ramp after landing. As N41Q taxied behind N3707N, who was starting the rt engine, propwash caused plt of N41Q to lose directional control of the acft. Prop of N41Q contacted the left elevator of N3707N.Dec 23, 1984 · N3707N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Wisconsin Rapid, WIThe plt stated that during takeoff into winds form 290 deg at 10 KTS gusting to 15 KTS, the acft began to slide to the left on the icy rwy. When the acft hit a snow bank along the rwy, the nose gear collapsed.Dec 22, 1984 · N2461N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Staunton, ILWhile taxiing for takeoff at a private airstrip, the acft contacted a parked truck. The plt attributed the collision to his lack of alertness.Dec 22, 1984 · N8232F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLPlt stated that he was unfamiliar with the arpt and requested assistance to taxi to the ramp. The pilot was told to take the first left turn to ramp, he turned onto an access road to the fire station and collided with a sign that stated 'no taxiway.'Dec 9, 1984 · N43080 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salinas, CADuring walk-around preflight, plt was checking the prop for nicks and decided to 'turn the prop through' by hand to 'loosen the oil and coat cylinder walls,' assuming the power plant controls to be off and secure. The engine started at full power and the…Dec 7, 1984 · N6052M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Lafayette, INWhile turning the prop by hand to lubricate the engine it unintentionally started and ran at aprx 1700 RPM. The acft was not chocked or tied down and the parking brake was not set. The acft traveled across the ramp and collided with an empty t-hangar. After…Dec 7, 1984 · N738CE · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ukiah, CAOn initial takeoff roll, plt allowed acft to drift left while attention was focused on the airspeed indicator. When drift was noted, plt cut power and applied brakes but acft collided with VASI lights.Dec 5, 1984 · N22505 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-185-135 · Kodiak, AKThe wheel equipped acft broke through the ice during a takeoff from a frozen lake. The increased drag slowed the acft and the plt was able to clear some trees but after bouncing along for 300-400 ft the acft hit a tree and ground looped. The acft wreckage was…Nov 25, 1984 · N4083E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Tulelake, CAThe plt stated that he was conducting touch and go landings on a road when the left wing struck a 4X4 in wooden speed limit sign post.Nov 19, 1984 · N5689K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Chandalar, AKThe plt reported that the acft hit a wooden sign post and ground looped during takeoff. The acft came to rest about 100 yards from the starting takeoff point.Nov 12, 1984 · N8487L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Waterford, CTN3772M (acft 'a') was on lndg roll on runway 15 when N19091 (acft 'b') initiated taxi across the runway. Acft 'a' swerved to avoid collision but inadequate clrnc was available. Right wing of acft 'a' collided with left wing of acft 'b'. Plt of acft 'b' stated…Nov 10, 1984 · N3772M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Gainesville, FLThe acft collided with a tractor during taxi. The plt stated that he saw the tractor and thought there was room to pass.Nov 10, 1984 · N38444 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Denver, COAccording to the pilot, the acft was taxiing to park when a small truck was seen approaching from the right about 50 ft away. After realizing that the vehicle driver did not see the acft the pilot reduced power to idle and applied the brakes. The truck driver…Nov 6, 1984 · N47347 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85IA037Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-131 · Los Angeles, CADuring darkness, a Boeing 747, N93106, was being taxied for departure when its left wing collided with the right wing of a Boeing 767 being towed in the same direction on a parallel taxiway. Both crews had obtained ground control clearances to perform their…Nov 2, 1984 · N93106 · Minor damageNTSB LAX85LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lower Lake, CAThe plt reported that he originally planned to start the acft eng in order to charge the battery. The eng started using the acft starter so the plt decided to fly. He set the parking brake & with the eng running at a 'fast idle', exited the acft, intending to…Oct 28, 1984 · N66592 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kilgore, TXAfter taxiing north to the end of the strip a 180 deg turn was made prior to takeoff to the south. Out of the turn the acft was lined up with the left wing tip close to the fence. The plt intended to correct his line-up during the roll. According to the plt,…Oct 19, 1984 · N6248H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-207 · Juneau, AKThe right wing of N70076 contacted the spinning propeller of a PA-32-300 while taxiing from the ramp area to the active rwy. Plt stated he was checking the clearance on the left side of the acft and once viewing the PA-32-300 it was too late for the remedial…Oct 15, 1984 · N70076 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHamburger Flugzeugbau Hansa HFB-320 · Aberdeen, SDThe hansa jet HFB-320 acft crashed on takeoff from the Aberdeen airport after the flt crew selected the incorrect rwy for takeoff. The acft was observed running off the end of rwy 17, which is 3860 ft long, where it struck a fence, ditch, road & another ditch…Oct 5, 1984 · N127MW · DestroyedNTSB FTW85LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Morgan City, LAPlt arrived at intended lndg site on remote pipeline canal where quarter boat was operating, overflew site and visually checked conditons. After 100-150 yds of landing roll, the right float struck a submerged object. Float filled with water and acft rolled…Oct 3, 1984 · N2768J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lancaster, TXWitnesses reported that the acft was taxiing fast and failed to clear the row of parked acft. The left wing contacted the tail of a parked Cessna 177, which was destroyed by impact and propeller damage as the taxiing acft swung into it.Sep 21, 1984 · N54984 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Murray, KYThe pilot stated that during taxi from landing, the left wing tip of the aircraft struck the corner of the main hangar building. Daylight hours, clear weather and dry ramp area conditions existed at the time.Sep 20, 1984 · N1936X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R-182 · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot was landing on a road to visit friends when the acft collided with a gate during the roll. The pilot had originally intended to land at a nearby municipal arpt after flying over the friends house. Due to the close proximity of Mountain Home air…Sep 19, 1984 · N2386C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-T1 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot reported that the rwy was clear when he turned on final. Once on final forward visibility is limited and the pilot did not see the cow until the acft collided with it. The airport manager was aware of the problem of cattle wondering onto the rwy but…Sep 18, 1984 · N105BA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AKWhile taxiing for takeoff the aircraft's left wing struck a duck shack.Sep 15, 1984 · N5349G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA394Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Spicewood, TXDespite the existence of an airstrip across the street from his home, the plt elected to takeoff & land on the street. During the landing, the acft hit several trees & a pump house. Local law enforcement officers reported that the plt was drunk and drinking…Sep 14, 1984 · N7709E · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hayward, CAWhile taxiing to rwy 28 on the taxiway the acft was overtaken by a vw bus which hit the acfts left wing.Sep 9, 1984 · N7338F · Substantial damageNTSB BFO84IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-22 · Washington, DCMishap acft, new york air flight 306 (nya 306) followed a Boeing 727, united flight 827 (ual 827), to the run-up area and positioned in the #2 spot for takeoff, anticipating ual 827 would receive takeoff clearance first. Nya 306 was cleared first for takeoff…Sep 3, 1984 · N7078U · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB NYC84LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Mansfield, MAAfter a night landing, the plt went to the end of the rwy, then started a 180 deg turn to the right onto a parallel taxiway. He intended to head the opposite direction on the taxiway, which was not lighted. As he turned, the landing light (installed on the…Sep 2, 1984 · N613AW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Miami, FLWhile taxiing for takeoff the acft veered to the left and collided with a parked acft. The plt stated a gust of wind caused the acft to veer. The acft operator reported the plt was helping the pax with a seatbelt when the accident occurred.Aug 31, 1984 · N23665 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Bettles, AKThe acft collided with an overhanging tree branch during a river takeoff. The plt was trying to negotiate a bend in the river while on the 'step' for takeoff. The plt said he had very limited experience in the model acft and it got light on the floats and…Aug 31, 1984 · N5651D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA465Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20G · San Jose, CAThe rwy was closed during working hours due to a construction company working in the area. When the construction effort ended the rwy was opened for use. After tower clearance was issued the acft landed and contacted a barricade with the left wing. The pilot…Aug 30, 1984 · N3645N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethany, OKAccording to the plt of N9646H, while he was taxiing under the direction of ground control the acft was struck from behind by N1PN. The plt of N1PN stated that he was cleared to taxi and did not see any other acft as he entered the taxiway. Seated in the rear…Aug 30, 1984 · N9646H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Austin, TXAfter lndg the plt exited the acft to assist deplaning of the pax. The engine was still running. The plt heard a surge of engine power followed by the acft rotating and colliding with a parked car. Examination of the acft disclosed that the collective balance…Aug 27, 1984 · N9067B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe tailwheel equipped acft collided with a stopped Cessna while taxiing to takeoff. The Cessna was in the runup area. The Boeing A75 acft plt said he failed to see the parked acft.Aug 22, 1984 · N46271 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Parkersburg, WVThe pilot was unable to see the deer on the rwy during the landing roll because of the dark night conditions.Aug 22, 1984 · N4278U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84IA448Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Redding, CAPlt briefed pax on use of brakes so he could hand prop acft. Plt stated, the acft 'got away from the passenger' when the engine started. Acft contacted a parked acft and a hangar before stopping.Aug 21, 1984 · N7360A · Minor damageNTSB DEN84LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Cheyenne, WYFollowing an uneventful solo flight the student plt began to follow a parking vehicle to a parking spot. The spot that the parking vehicle driver selected necessitated that the acft execute a 180 deg turn just priop to stopping. During this turn the right…Aug 19, 1984 · N43DR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA441Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell P-63C-5-BE · Madera, CAThe plts of a Bell P-63 (king cobra), N62822 & a north American P-51 (mustang), N65206, were participating in an air- show when the acft collided during landing. An investigation revealed the P-63 plt had made a 360 overhead pattern before landing. At about…Aug 18, 1984 · N62822 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Shelbyville, TNThe acft collided with a parked truck on a taxiway en route to takeoff. The plt said he observed the parked truck on thetaxiway. There was another taxiway available but the plt continued on the congested one with the acft wing overlapping the truck by about 7…Aug 8, 1984 · N35849 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mount Vernon, MOThe acft rolled foward and collided with a metal hanger after the plt hand propped the acft to start it. The acft was tied at the tail and chocked with the plts oldest daughter on the foot brakes. In spite of these precautions the acft got away and hit the…Aug 4, 1984 · N57321 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-C · Akron, OHA Cessna 182 on takeoff on rwy 19 collided with a Piper PA34 landing on rwy 25. Each plts view of the other was obstructed by airport parking at one point during the mishap. The airport tower was closed. The pilot of the Cessna left the UNICOM frequency for…Aug 2, 1984 · N8851T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mansfield, MAN49985 landed on rwy 32 and turned off rwy at midfield intersection. Acft came to full stop to retract flaps and turn off carb heat. Plt stated a check for other traffic who made at this time. Student plt began taxiing to ramp with landing light off, nav…Jul 25, 1984 · N49985 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Stratford, SDPlt stated that he was taking off on this flight with 120 gallons of chemical and full fuel tanks. He continued to state that the acft did not accelerate as it had earlier that day. The acft rolled aprx 3 quarters of the 1/2 mile long rwy before it became…Jul 22, 1984 · N9108R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Huntley, ILThe plts of a Boeing A75, N55070, & a vultee BT-13, N176VR, where in formation as they apchd their destination. When the saw the arpt, they separated for separate landings & lost sight of each other. Before landing, both plts flew over the arpt & noted the…Jul 22, 1984 · N55070 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eufaula, OKWhile taxing from landing the plt was watching the clearance on the left side of the acft and the right wing contacted an unmarked utility pole.Jul 14, 1984 · N6180Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172NII · Hillsboro, ORWhile taxing on a ramp area the plts attention was diverted to adjusting the transponder code. The left wing of the acft contacted a moving fuel truck.Jul 9, 1984 · N5280E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Hamilton, OHThe plt stated he landed long and fast and during an attempted go-around collided with a parked acft near the end of the grass strip.Jun 30, 1984 · N39717 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Anchorage, AKThe plt reported that when he landed on campbell lake, the left float hit a submerged object. The acft then yawed to the left, banked to the right & went over on its top. Campbell lake was used as a private sea-plane base & was located within the city limits…Jun 30, 1984 · N5642M · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gainsville, MOThe pilot was taxiing the aircraft back to his hangar. Upon reaching the hangar he made a 180 degree turn to position the aircraft so he could push it backwards into the hangar. During the turn the left wing impacted a pole.Jun 28, 1984 · N1530E · Substantial damage