CESSNA R182
San Jose, CA — July 8, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA395 |
| Event ID | 20170708X13840 |
| Location | San Jose, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.33333, -121.81917 |
| Airport | REID-HILLVIEW OF SANTA CLARA C |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | R182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 7 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, his right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti.
The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing.
Both pilot's reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplane's that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, his right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti.
The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing.
Both pilot's reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplane's that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.