Casualties unknown

1988-04-03: Aeronca 7AC (N2044E) — Steven B. Hale — Bonham, TX

Bonham, TX, US

On April 3, 1988, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N2044E) operated by Steven B. Hale was involved in an aviation accident near Bonham, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A taxiing airplane stopped on a taxiway to wait for another, leading to a wing severing when a landing airplane taxied around and turned abruptly into a stopped airplane's propeller.

Incident Overview

A series of conflicting ground movements involving multiple airplanes led to a collision on the taxiway. One airplane was taxiing out for departure while two others were landing. The sequence of events resulted in the outer four feet of a right wing being severed by a turning propeller of another airplane.

Sequence of Events

The first landing airplane touched down and executed a 180-degree turn on the runway to taxi back to the parking area. This maneuver forced the second landing airplane to perform a go-around. Meanwhile, the airplane that had been taxiing in stopped on the taxiway to allow the outbound airplane to pass. Both airplanes then came to a stop, each waiting for the other to move.

At the same time, another airplane landed and taxied in, navigating around one of the stopped airplanes. After passing, it made an abrupt left turn in front of the other stopped airplane.

Damage

During the abrupt left turn, the outer four feet of the right wing of one airplane was severed by the turning propeller of the other stopped airplane. No further details on damage to the propeller or other components were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25475. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.