Casualties unknown

1994-01-28: Cessna 310R (N3844C) — Ras, Inc. — Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN, US

On January 28, 1994, a Cessna 310R (registration N3844C) operated by Ras, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Memphis, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N2069C TO FOLLOW THE ATC DIRECTIVE TO GIVE WAY TO N3844C, AND THE INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT OF N2069C. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHTING CONDITION AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Cessna 310R landed on Runway 36R at Memphis International Airport and collided with a taxiing Beech E18S. The Beech pilot reported not seeing the Cessna before impact.

Incident Overview

A ground collision occurred at Memphis International Airport (MEM) between a Cessna 310R (registration N3844C) and a Beech E18S (registration N2069C). The Cessna had landed on Runway 36R, while the Beech was taxiing from the UPS ramp to the AMR Combs South ramp.

Sequence of Events

After landing and clearing Runway 36R, the Cessna remained in contact with MEM tower and received clearance to taxi to the AMR Combs South ramp. Meanwhile, MEM ground controllers, who were handling the Beech, directed the Beech pilot to give way to the Cessna. The two aircraft were not in radio contact with each other.

The Beech pilot saw the Cessna and believed it was taxiing to the AMR Combs North ramp. According to two marshallers on the ramp and the Cessna pilot, the Beech struck the Cessna from the left, rear side.

Pilot and Marshaller Reports

The marshallers reported that at the time of the collision, the Beech had only its strobe light illuminated; its position lights and taxi lights were not on. The Beech pilot stated that he could not see the Cessna when the collision occurred. No other details about injuries or damage were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X00587. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.