Casualties unknown

1983-02-07: Cessna 550 (N100VV) — Houston, TX

Houston, TX, US

On February 7, 1983, a Cessna 550 (registration N100VV) was involved in an aviation accident near Houston, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

After landing on Runway 31L, N100VV taxied onto Runway 22 and subsequently entered the intersection with Runway 31R, where N222WL was beginning its takeoff roll. Despite evasive action, N222WL struck N100VV and came to a stop burning.

Sequence of Events

After landing on Runway 31L, the crew of N100VV requested clearance to turn off at midfield onto Runway 22. The request was approved, and they were instructed to use caution for a Cherokee proceeding from the opposite direction. The pilot of N100VV stated that after turning right onto Runway 4/22 and clearing the Cherokee, he attempted to contact the tower to advise of his intentions. However, the frequency was busy, so he switched to the ground frequency and transmitted that he was 'off 31L, going to Atlantic.' This transmission ended just as N100VV was entering the intersection of Runways 22 and 31R.

Just prior to that, N222WL had been cleared for takeoff on Runway 31R and had begun its takeoff roll. N222WL was at approximately 70 knots when its crew saw N100VV starting to cross the active runway. The pilot of N222WL attempted to take off and avoid a collision but was unable to clear N100VV.

Aftermath

N222WL crashed and slid to a stop approximately 400 feet beyond the impact point with N100VV, then burned.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42191. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.