Casualties unknown

1990-12-04: Cessna 150 (N9312U) — Leading Edge Aviation — Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ, US

On December 4, 1990, a Cessna 150 (registration N9312U) operated by Leading Edge Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Tucson, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: ONE OR MORE OF THE F-16 PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THROTTLES BEFORE BEING CLEARED FOR TAKE OFF. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Cessna 150 was blown over by jet blast from F-16 aircraft while crossing Runway 11L after receiving clearance. An F-16 pilot applied takeoff power anticipating clearance.

Incident Details

The pilot in command of a Cessna 150 requested and received taxi clearance to Runway 11L. While approaching the runway, the ground controller cleared the flight to cross Runway 11L after coordinating with the local controller, as four F-16 aircraft were positioned for takeoff on the same runway.

Sequence of Events

As the Cessna 150 proceeded across Runway 11L, one of the F-16 pilots queried the local controller whether the F-16s were cleared for takeoff. The controller responded in the negative. Simultaneously, unidentified voices on the recorded communications medium exclaimed that the Cessna 150 had been blown over.

Aircraft Actions

One of the F-16 pilots had applied takeoff power in anticipation of receiving a takeoff clearance. The resulting jet blast from the F-16s overturned the Cessna 150.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24767. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.