De Havilland DH-82A N9279
23 September 1990 · Bealeton, Virginia, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 23 September 1990 at about 17:15 local time, a De Havilland DH-82A registered N9279 was involved in an accident near Bealeton, Virginia, United States. 3 people were on board and 3 had minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 17:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Bealeton, Virginia, United States
- Nearest airport
- Flying Circus Aerodrome (3VA3)
- Coordinates
- 38.5692, -77.7605
- Aircraft
- De Havilland DH-82A
- Registration
- N9279
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- BFO90LA078
People
3 people had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A VIGILENT WATCH FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT OPERATING ON THE UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. THE UNEVEN TERRAIN ON THE AIRPORT RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. ANOTHER CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE IMPROPER SIGNALS GIVEN BY THE GROUND FLAGMAN.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER A BRIEF LOCAL FLIGHT, HE LANDED TO THE NORTH ON THE NORTH-SOUTH GRASS STRIP. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OUT AND THE PILOT TURNED LEFT ONTO THE DIAGONAL GRASS STRIP, AND BEGAN TO TAXI SOUTHEASTBOUND TOWARD HIS HANGAR. HE REPORTED THAT 'AS I TAXIED ALONG THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, THE RYAN ON TAKEOFF...HIT ME. I NEVER SAW HIM.' HE ALSO STATED THAT THE PILOT OF THE RYAN NEVER SAW HIM, AND ATTRIBUTED THIS TO A CREST IN THE RUNWAY. THE RYAN PILOT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A SIGNAL FROM THE GROUND FLAGMAN INDICATING THAT HE WAS CLEARED TO BEGIN HIS TAKEOFF ROLL.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland DH-82A DH-82A | N9279 | - | Destroyed |
| Ryan ST3KR ST3KR | N57015 | Robert M. ORR | Destroyed |
Other De Havilland DH-82A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 1990 | De Havilland DH 82A | White City, Oregon, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 29 Jun 1990 | De Havilland DH-82A | Sonoma, California, United States | Thomason, John W. | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 1990 | De Havilland DH-82A | Petaluma, California, United States | Traversi, David C. | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Jul 1990 | De Havilland DH-82A | Youngsville, Louisiana, United States | Edward G Martin | Fatal | 1 |
| 9 May 1993 | De Havilland DH-82A | Frederick, Maryland, United States | Bernard Paiewonsky | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jun 1985 | De Havilland DH 82A TIGER MOTH | Orland, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 1990 | Cessna 172RG | Onancock, Virginia, United States | ULF D. Uhlig | Fatal | 2 |
| 9 Sep 1990 | Cessna 182R | Evington, Virginia, United States | Shelby Aviation, Inc. | Fatal | 2 |
| 1 Aug 1990 | Bell TH-1L | Galax, Virginia, United States | Ranger Helicopters Services | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Feb 1990 | Piper PA-28-180 | Norton, Virginia, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 17 Mar 1990 | Cessna 172N | Bedford, Virginia, United States | Virginia Aviation | Fatal | 2 |
| 10 May 1990 | Cessna 210N | Shady Grove Cor, Virginia, United States | Professional Pilot Services | Fatal | 6 |