Casualties unknown

1992-10-02: Beech E-55 (N10BS) — Oehmig, Von D. — Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TN, US

On October 2, 1992, a Beech E-55 (registration N10BS) operated by Oehmig, Von D. was involved in an aviation accident near Chattanooga, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF AN UNKNOWN PERSON TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES BY OPERATING A RADIO-CONTROLLED MODEL PLANE IN AIRPORT TRAFFIC PATTERN AIRSPACE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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On a visual approach to runway 15, a pilot observed a radio-controlled model airplane, maneuvered to avoid it, but the model struck the underside of the right wing, causing damage and momentary aileron jam. The pilot executed a go-around and landed safely on runway 20.

Incident Summary

During a visual approach to runway 15, the pilot of an airplane observed an object that appeared to be a radio-controlled model airplane. The pilot pulled up and banked left in an evasive maneuver, but the object collided with the underside of the right wing.

Pilot Actions

Following the collision, the ailerons became momentarily jammed. The pilot applied force to the control yoke, which freed the controls. The pilot then executed a go-around and subsequently landed the airplane on runway 20.

Aircraft Damage

Post-flight examination of the aircraft revealed a hole in the underside of the right wing, a destroyed rib, and a nicked aileron cable. Additionally, a bulge was present in the upper wing skin. A small sliver of wood was found inside the damaged wing section.

Aftermath

A search for the model airplane and its operators was conducted but was unsuccessful.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15807. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.