Incident Overview
On an unspecified date, a Beech E18S aircraft, registered as N3657G and operating as Federal Express Flight 954L, was cleared for takeoff on Runway 8L. Meanwhile, a Boeing 747, registered as N8172G and operating as Interflight 429, had been cleared to cross the same runway. The Boeing's cargo included race horses, and its crew was taxiing very slowly due to the excitable nature of the animals. As a result, the Boeing was still on the runway when the Beech began its takeoff roll.
Sequence of Events
The Beech E18S was a tailwheel-equipped aircraft. When the Beech crew raised the tailwheel during the takeoff roll, they observed the Boeing on the runway ahead. The Beech crew immediately aborted their takeoff. The pilot-in-command of the Beech stated that his aircraft was approximately 500 to 1,000 feet from the Boeing when he initiated the abort.
Air Traffic Control Actions
The ground controller had coordinated the Boeing's crossing with the local controller. Both controllers had an unobstructed view of the aircraft from their positions in the tower. No further details regarding ATC actions or communications were provided in the source.
Aircraft Details
The Beech E18S (N3657G) was operating as Federal Express Flight 954L. The Boeing 747 (N8172G) was operating as Interflight 429. The source does not specify the date, location, time of day, weather conditions, or any injuries or damage resulting from the incident.