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NTSB investigation record

SEA96LA215

Completed

Bellanca 7Eca· N8809, Piper J3C-65· N88334

NTSB Report
Date
September 14, 1996
Location
Arlington, WA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 23, 1997

Primary finding

Probable cause

inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Piper J3, and failure of the flight instructor in the Bellance to ensure that clearance was maintained from the other moving aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the inherent visual restrictions encountered by pilots of tailwheel equipped aircraft, and the proximity of the other aircraft that was moving on the ground.

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