Stinson AT-19 N88793
19 October 1997 · North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 19 October 1997 at about 01:58 local time, a Stinson AT-19 registered N88793, operated by Garry C. Waite, was involved in an accident near North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. 4 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 01:58
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Nearest airport
- North Las Vegas (VGT)
- Coordinates
- 36.2108, -115.1208
- Aircraft
- Stinson AT-19
- Registration
- N88793
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Garry C. Waite
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Overton → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Night/Dark
- NTSB number
- LAX98LA014
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Probable cause
The pilot of the Stinson AT-19, N88793, inadequate visual lookout and his failure to perform clearing S-turns while taxiing. A related factor was the inherent forward visual restriction of the aircraft's conventional landing gear design.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The Stinson AT-19, N88793, had just landed and had been cleared to taxi to the hangar complex. The Cessna R172E, N96218, was cleared to taxi from another hangar complex to the active runway for an IFR departure. The pilot of the Cessna reported that he had started his taxi from the hangar and was approaching the taxiway. He saw another aircraft moving in his direction in an apparent straight line. The Cessna pilot did not hear or receive any transmissions regarding other aircraft on the taxiway since he had been cleared to taxi. He flashed his lights at the oncoming aircraft to gain the other pilot's attention. The pilot of the Stinson stated that he saw the Cessna 1-2 seconds before impact. The Stinson pilot reported that he did hear the ground controller in contact with another aircraft, but that there were three different ways to get to the active runway from those hangars. Both aircraft were operating on clearances from the North Las Vegas Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) ground controller. The FAA reported that the location where the accident occurred is considered a non-movement area and is not under the responsibility or supervision of the ATCT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stinson AT-19 AT-19 | N88793 | Garry C. Waite | Substantial |
| Cessna R172E R172E | N96218 | - | Substantial |
Other Stinson AT-19 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 1990 | Stinson AT-19 | Titusville, Florida, United States | Sevier, D.b. | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 1997 | Piper PA-23-250 | Carson City, Nevada, United States | - | Fatal | 4 |
| 16 Oct 1997 | Mikoyan Mig MIG 15UTI | Reno, Nevada, United States | Howard A. Torman | Serious injuries | - |
| 24 Oct 1997 | Cessna 170B | Fernley, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Nov 1997 | Rodgers/Gaust RV-6 | Wellington, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Feb 1997 | Bell 206B | Mountain Spring, Nevada, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 17 May 1997 | Piper PA-28R-201 | Henderson, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |