Casualties unknown

1992-08-31: Cessna 172N (N737TK) — Wings Aloft — Snohomish, WA

Snohomish, WA, US

On August 31, 1992, a Cessna 172N (registration N737TK) operated by Wings Aloft was involved in an aviation accident near Snohomish, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S POOR VFR PROCEDURES AND HIS INADEQUATE MONITORING OF THE UNICOM FREQUENCY. 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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Two aircraft collided at an uncontrolled airport when a Cessna taxied across a turf runway intersection while a Starduster was landing. The Cessna pilot admitted to not clearing the intersection for landing traffic.

Incident Overview

A Cessna and a Starduster collided at an uncontrolled airport during the Starduster's landing rollout. The Cessna had taxied through the intersection of the turf runway (Runway 31) as the Starduster was rolling out after landing.

Pilot Reports

The pilot of the Cessna reported observing the turf runway crossing cautionary sign. In an interview with the FAA inspector, the Cessna pilot admitted that he did not clear the intersection for possible landing traffic before entering. The Cessna pilot indicated that the aircraft radio was operating on the local UNICOM frequency but stated that he never heard any transmission from the Starduster.

A flight instructor and a student reported hearing the Starduster pilot announce his entry into the traffic pattern, as well as calls for base turn and final. The Starduster pilot reported not seeing the Cessna until immediately before the collision.

Accident Location

The collision occurred at the intersection of the turf runway (Runway 31) at an uncontrolled airport. No further details regarding the airport location or time of day were provided.

Aircraft and Occupants

The aircraft involved were a Cessna and a Starduster. The number of occupants and any injuries were not specified in the source.

Investigation Findings

The FAA conducted an interview with the Cessna pilot, who acknowledged not clearing the intersection for landing traffic. The source did not state a probable cause for the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15550. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.