Casualties unknown

Aircraft Strikes Three Parked Aircraft During Taxi After Landing (N714TA)

Hampton, GA, US

On July 29, 1982, a Cessna 152 (registration N714TA) operated by Echevarria, Victor H. was involved in an aviation accident near Hampton, GA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During taxi after landing, an aircraft struck three parked aircraft that had been repositioned by airport personnel. The pilot was looking inside the cockpit to raise flaps at the moment of collision.

Accident Overview

Following landing, while taxiing, the aircraft collided with three aircraft that were positioned on the north side of the taxiway. Normally, these parked aircraft were tied down on the south side, but airport personnel had moved them to facilitate grass cutting in the tiedown area.

Pilot Actions

The pilot reported that at the moment of the collision, he was looking inside the cockpit to raise the flaps. After the initial contact, the accident aircraft yawed left and struck two additional aircraft.

Wing Clearance

Investigation revealed that if the accident aircraft had been centered on the taxiway, there would have been nine inches of clearance between its wing tip and the rudder of the parked aircraft.

All Cessna 152 accidents →

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jul 1982 Cessna 152 accident near Hampton, GA?

During taxi after landing, an aircraft struck three parked aircraft that had been repositioned by airport personnel. The pilot was looking inside the cockpit to raise flaps at the moment of collision.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jul 1982 involved a Cessna 152, registration N714TA, operated by Echevarria, Victor H., at Hampton, GA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02896. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.