Casualties unknown

Night Taxiway Collision at Non-Towered Airport (N711DA)

Frederick, MD, US

On March 10, 2005, a Cessna 172N (registration N711DA) was involved in an aviation accident near Frederick, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in each airplane, which resulted in a ground collision. 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 airplanes collided on converging taxiways at a non-towered airport at night after one pilot announced his intention to continue taxiing, but the other pilot did not see the aircraft and continued into the intersection.

Incident Overview

At a non-towered airport during nighttime operations, two airplanes taxied on converging paths toward a taxiway intersection. One airplane was on the parallel taxiway, heading toward the active runway, while the other approached on an intersecting taxiway.

Pilot Actions

The pilot of the airplane on the parallel taxiway observed the other aircraft approaching and announced over the radio that he would continue his taxi. The pilot of the airplane on the converging taxiway heard the broadcast but did not see the other airplane as it taxied. Despite the announcement, he continued his taxi onto the parallel taxiway.

Collision

The two airplanes collided in the intersection. No further details regarding injuries, damage, or aircraft specifications are available from the source.

Contributing Factors

The source does not provide any analysis or causal factors beyond the described sequence of events.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Mar 2005 Cessna 172N accident near Frederick, MD?

Two airplanes collided on converging taxiways at a non-towered airport at night after one pilot announced his intention to continue taxiing, but the other pilot did not see the aircraft and continued into the intersection.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 2005 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N711DA, at Frederick, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in each airplane, which resulted in a ground collision.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050323X00351. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.