Aircraft collision at Tunica Airport

No fatalities • Tunica, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft collided with a parked Cessna 188 during taxiing at Tunica Airport, resulting in the destruction of both planes by fire.

What happened

During operations at Tunica Airport, an aircraft was taxiing toward its parking spot following a landing performed in heavy rainfall. While vacating the runway to reach the ramp, the pilot's aircraft struck a stationary Cessna 188, which carried the registration N8196V.

The impact caused both involved aircraft to ignite. The resulting fire led to the total loss of both airframes. The pilot of the moving aircraft managed to exit the cockpit without any injuries, while the parked Cessna was empty at the time of the collision.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate lookout and avoid the stationary aircraft on the taxiway.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to identify and avoid the parked aircraft while taxiing in heavy rain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-12-14 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Tunica, United States of America?

A single-engine aircraft collided with a parked Cessna 188 during taxiing at Tunica Airport, resulting in the destruction of both planes by fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-12-14 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-12-14 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration TG-HIH, operated by Private Guatemala, at Tunica, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to identify and avoid the parked aircraft while taxiing in heavy rain.

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