Casualties unknown

1996-05-04: Cessna 152 (N93844) — Anoka Flight Service — Blaine, MN

Blaine, MN, US

On May 4, 1996, a Cessna 152 (registration N93844) operated by Anoka Flight Service was involved in an aviation accident near Blaine, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the propblast from another airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student to communicate with the pilot(s) of the other airplane before taxiing behind it. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot's aircraft was blown over while taxiing behind a twin-engine turboprop airplane on a runup pad at an airport.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was taxiing for takeoff when he observed a large twin-engine turboprop airplane positioned on a runup pad adjacent to the taxiway he was using. The student pilot reported that he stopped his aircraft before passing behind the turboprop and noted that its propellers were turning slowly.

Sequence of Events

After stopping, the student pilot proceeded to taxi behind the turboprop airplane. During this maneuver, he heard an increase in engine power from the other aircraft. He stated that he attempted to navigate through the area where his airplane was experiencing the turboprop's propwash but was unable to do so. As he turned onto the taxiway leading to the active runway, his airplane was blown over by the propwash.

Pilot Actions

The student pilot did not make contact with the pilot of the turboprop airplane before taxiing behind it. No further communication between the two pilots was reported.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05715. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.