Beech F33A and Beech F-33A accident near Mobile, Arizona, June 11, 1991
On June 11, 1991 at about 4:05 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Beech F33A (N6486N) and Beech F-33A (N5519A), were involved in the same accident near Mobile, Arizona (Mobile Pvt airport). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXIT THE RUNWAY ONTO THE TAXIWAY AT A SPEED SUFFICIENT TO STOP PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE STOPPED AIRCRAFT.
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO EXIT THE RUNWAY ONTO THE TAXIWAY AT A SPEED SUFFICIENT TO STOP PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE STOPPED AIRCRAFT.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 11, 1991 · about 4:05 pm local time
- Place
- Mobile, Arizona · Mobile Pvt
- Type
- Accident · collision on the ground
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft 1
- Beech F33A · all F33As on the register
- Registration
- N6486N · registry record · serial CE 1007
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
- Aircraft 2
- Beech F-33A · all F-33As on the register
- Registration
- N5519A · registry record · serial CE 1337
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative for the Beech F33A final · quoted from the NTSB record
TWO BEECH F33A AIRCRAFT, N6486N AND N5519A, COLLIDED ON THE GROUND AT THE MOBILE, ARIZONA, AIRPORT DURING TWO SUPERVISED SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHTS. BOTH AIRCRAFT WERE OWNED AND OPERATED BY AIRLINE TRAINING CENTER, GOODYEAR, ARIZONA, AS PART OF THE LUFTHANSA AIRLINES PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM. N5519A HAD LANDED ON THE RUNWAY AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY AND STOPPED TO COMPLETE THE POST LANDING CHECKLIST. N6486N LANDED ON THE RUNWAY, EXITED AT THE HIGH SPEED TURN OFF AND COLLIDED WITH N5519A. THE PILOT OF N6486N SAID THAT HE WAS TRAVELING TOO FAST WHEN HE TURNED OFF THE RUNWAY TO STOP BEHIND N5519A.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The NTSB's narrative for the Beech F-33A final · quoted from the NTSB record
TWO BEECH F33A AIRCRAFT, N6486N AND N5519A, COLLIDED ON THE GROUND AT THE MOBILE, ARIZONA, AIRPORT DURING TWO SUPERVISED SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHTS. BOTH AIRCRAFT WERE OWNED AND OPERATED BY AIRLINE TRAINING CENTER, GOODYEAR, ARIZONA, AS PART OF THE LUFTHANSA AIRLINES PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM. N5519A HAD LANDED ON THE RUNWAY AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY AND STOPPED TO COMPLETE THE POST LANDING CHECKLIST. N6486N LANDED ON THE RUNWAY, EXITED AT THE HIGH SPEED TURN OFF AND COLLIDED WITH N5519A. THE PILOT OF N6486N SAID THAT HE WAS TRAVELING TOO FAST WHEN HE TURNED OFF THE RUNWAY TO STOP BEHIND N5519A.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record for the Beech F33A from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 18 hours in all; 18 in this make and model; 18 in the last 90 days; 18 in the last 30 days; 1 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded, January 2, 2000
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-520-BB (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Runway 9, 4,500 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 330° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 20,000 ft; clear
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 4:05 pm from 1AZ0, 1 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
The factual record for the Beech F-33A from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 18 hours in all; 18 in this make and model; 18 in the last 90 days; 18 in the last 30 days; 1 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded, January 2, 2000
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-520-BB (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Runway 9, 4,500 ft by 75 ft
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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