Casualties unknown

Cessna 182A and Boeing A75 Collide on Runway (N5888B)

Visalia, CA, US

On October 4, 1988, a Cessna 182A (registration N5888B) was involved in an aviation accident near Visalia, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Cessna 182A and a Boeing A75 collided on Runway 30 after the Boeing pilot, performing touch-and-go landings, lost sight of the Cessna and assumed it had cleared the runway.

Incident Overview

A Cessna 182A and a Boeing A75 collided on the runway. The pilot of the Boeing reported that he was conducting touch-and-go landings and had the landing Cessna in sight. After the Cessna touched down on Runway 30, the Boeing pilot lost sight of it. The Boeing pilot then assumed the Cessna had cleared the runway and continued his landing.

Sequence of Events

The collision occurred as the Boeing was rolling out, before the Cessna had cleared the runway. The Cessna pilot had completed his landing roll and taxied to the right of the runway centerline. The Boeing struck the Cessna from behind and from the left.

Communication and Equipment

The Cessna was equipped with a radio, and its pilot transmitted his intentions. The Boeing was not equipped with a radio.

Taxiway Constraints

Traffic must reverse course on the runway to taxi back to the only available exit, which is located near the approach end of Runway 30.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Oct 1988 Cessna 182A accident near Visalia, CA?

A Cessna 182A and a Boeing A75 collided on Runway 30 after the Boeing pilot, performing touch-and-go landings, lost sight of the Cessna and assumed it had cleared the runway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Oct 1988 involved a Cessna 182A, registration N5888B, at Visalia, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27089. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.