Casualties unknown

2007-11-06: Cessna C208B (N701SE) — Florida Air Cargo, Inc — Opa Locka, FL

Opa Locka, FL, US

On November 6, 2007, a Cessna C208B (registration N701SE) operated by Florida Air Cargo, Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Opa Locka, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the local controller to coordinate with the ground controller and the failure of the pilots to see and avoid each other. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Two airplanes, a Beech E18S and a Cessna 208B, collided while taxiing to parking. The aircraft were on different control frequencies, and the local controller did not coordinate with the ground controller as required.

Incident Overview

A Beech E18S and a Cessna 208B collided while taxiing to parking. The Beech E18S was in communication with ground control, while the Cessna 208B, after clearing the active runway upon landing as directed by the local controller, was in contact with local control. Both pilots were monitoring their respective frequencies and neither was aware of the other aircraft.

ATC Coordination

At the time of the collision, the Cessna 208B was entering the ground controller's area of responsibility. However, the local controller did not coordinate with the ground controller as required by FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-1-4, which mandates coordination between local and ground controllers.

Pilot Responsibilities

In addition to the lack of ATC coordination, the pilot of each airplane had a responsibility under 14 CFR Part 91, Section 113, Right of Way Rules, to see and avoid the other aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071108X01768. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.