Casualties unknown

Wing Contact During Taxi on Taxiway A (N3501E)

Addison, TX, US

On October 10, 1992, a Cessna 172N (registration N3501E) operated by Managerie Enterprises, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Addison, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE ATTEMPT BY BOTH PILOTS TO PASS EACH OTHER WITHOUT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THEIR AIRPLANES. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

Two aircraft, N1440V and 3501E, experienced a wing contact while taxiing in opposite directions on a 50-foot-wide taxiway.

Incident

According to the official report, the pilot of aircraft 3501E was cleared by ground control to taxi south on Taxiway A to Runway 33. At the same time, the pilot of N1440V, having just landed, was cleared by ground control to taxi north on Taxiway A. Both pilots observed the other's approach and steered their airplanes to the far right of the taxiway in order to pass. During the passing, the left wings of both airplanes made contact.

Taxiway and Aircraft Dimensions

Taxiway A is 50 feet wide. Both airplanes have wingspans of 36 feet. The report did not specify the aircraft type, model, or engine count for either aircraft.

Background

No further details regarding the date, time, location, operator, occupants, injuries, or damage were provided in the source. The investigation did not offer a probable cause or contributing factors.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 1992 Cessna 172N accident near Addison, TX?

Two aircraft, N1440V and 3501E, experienced a wing contact while taxiing in opposite directions on a 50-foot-wide taxiway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 1992 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N3501E, operated by Managerie Enterprises, Inc., at Addison, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE ATTEMPT BY BOTH PILOTS TO PASS EACH OTHER WITHOUT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THEIR AIRPLANES.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15854. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.