N32141

Substantial
Minor

WACO UPF-7S/N: 5773

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 6, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA364
Location
Erwinna, PA
Event ID
20220808105682
Coordinates
40.484270, -75.099616
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also contributing was the failure of the pilot of the black airplane to adequately utilize his radio to announce his taxi on the common traffic advisory frequency and his failure to recognize that an airplane was departing from a converging runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO
Serial Number
5773
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
UPF-7WACF
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
UPF-7

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILKINS DANIEL T
Address
511 NORTHHAMPTON ST
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
PA 18351
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA364