Casualties unknown

1984-09-02: Beech A23A (N613AW) — Mansfield, MA

Mansfield, MA, US

On September 2, 1984, a Beech A23A (registration N613AW) was involved in an aviation accident near Mansfield, MA. 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 a night landing, a pilot turned onto an unlighted parallel taxiway but drifted too wide, departing the taxiway and striking a parked Cessna 150 with the left wing tip.

Accident Overview

A ground collision occurred after a night landing when the pilot of an aircraft attempted a 180-degree turn from the runway onto a parallel taxiway. The taxiway was not lighted. The aircraft's left wing landing light was illuminated during the maneuver.

Sequence of Events

Upon reaching the end of the runway after landing, the pilot commenced a right turn onto the parallel taxiway with the intention of taxiing in the opposite direction. During the turn, the pilot inadvertently turned too wide, causing the aircraft to depart the taxiway and converge on a parked Cessna 150.

The left wing tip of the turning aircraft struck the empennage of the parked Cessna 150, registered as N19094. The pilot reported not seeing the unattended Cessna until immediately before impact.

Damage

The left wing tip of the turning aircraft impacted the empennage of the parked Cessna 150. No further details on damage extent are provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41201. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.