No fatalities

Runway Intersection Collision Between Taylorcraft and Piper at Uncontrolled Airport (N3866R)

Pawtucket, RI, US

On April 7, 1993, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N3866R) operated by William Durgin was involved in an aviation accident near Pawtucket, RI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE AND AVOID, RESULTING IN A GROUND COLLISION BETWEEN THEIR TWO AIRPLANES. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Taylorcraft and a Piper PA-28-180 collided at the intersection of runways 05 and 15. Both aircraft had landed and were taxiing. The Piper struck the Taylorcraft's tail with its propeller and left wing while attempting to avoid.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, a Taylorcraft aircraft (registration N43645) and a Piper PA-28-180 aircraft (registration N3866R) were involved in a ground collision at the intersection of runways 05 and 15 at an uncontrolled airport. The Taylorcraft had landed on runway 05, completed its landing roll, and was moving at taxi speed as it entered the intersection. The Piper had landed on runway 15. The pilot of the Piper attempted to stop and turn the airplane to the right to avoid hitting the Taylorcraft, but the Piper's propeller and left wing struck the tail of the Taylorcraft while both aircraft were in the intersection.

Pilot Reports

The Taylorcraft pilot stated that he had been in the traffic pattern for approximately one half hour prior to the accident, practicing landings and takeoffs. The Piper pilot had flown into the airport pattern from another airport. Both pilots reported that they announced their intentions in the traffic pattern.

Weather and Airport Information

Weather reports at the time of the accident indicated that winds were from a direction that allowed either runway to be used. At the time of the accident, no landing runway information was available by radio because the UNICOM was not in use.

Damage

The Piper struck the Taylorcraft in the tail with its propeller and left wing. The extent of damage to either aircraft is not specified in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Apr 1993 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Pawtucket, RI?

A Taylorcraft and a Piper PA-28-180 collided at the intersection of runways 05 and 15. Both aircraft had landed and were taxiing. The Piper struck the Taylorcraft's tail with its propeller and left wing while attempting to avoid.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Apr 1993 Piper PA-28-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Apr 1993 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N3866R, operated by William Durgin, at Pawtucket, RI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE AND AVOID, RESULTING IN A GROUND COLLISION BETWEEN THEIR TWO AIRPLANES.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12221. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.