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October 17, 1999 · Waco UPF7 · N32186

Jean, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Jean, NV
Aircraft
Waco UPF7
Tail Number
N32186
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
LAX00LA011

The pilot of the other aircraft, a Waco UPF7, taxied into the stationary Cessna 195 on a taxiway leading to the active runway. The airport manager reported that the Cessna 195 was in line behind other aircraft on a taxiway awaiting departure on runway 2L. The Waco UPF7 was proceeding along the taxiway to runway 2L for takeoff. The airport manager said the taxiway is too narrow for the conventional geared Waco to effectively S-turn. The pilot of the Waco said that as he was taxiing he spotted some rocks on runway 2L and was engaged in a radio conversation with the ground controller reporting debris on the runway. He noted that this distracted his attention and he did not see the stopped Cessna 195 ahead on the taxiway and taxied into the left wing of that aircraft.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing for departure. Factors in the accident were: the narrow nature of the taxiway and the pilot of the other airplane's subsequent inability to S-turn for better forward visibility, and, the pilot of the other airplane allowing himself to become distracted with minor cockpit duties while moving on the ground.

Full Narrative

On October 17, 1999, at 1510 hours Pacific daylight time, a Waco UPF7, N32186, collided with a Cessna 195, N4301V, while taxing for takeoff at the Jean, Nevada, airport. The Cessna 195 was on a taxiway holding short of runway 2L waiting for departure and the Waco UPF7 was taxing to runway 2L for departure at the time of the collision. The airplanes were operated by their respective owners under 14 CFR Part 91 for local area personal flights. The Waco UPF7 sustained minor damage to its propeller. The Cessna 195 sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The commercial pilot in the Waco UPF7, and, the airline transport pilot and the three passengers in the Cessna 195, were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plans were filed for either operation. According to the manager of the Jean airport, the Cessna 195 was in line behind other aircraft on a taxiway awaiting departure on runway 2L. The Waco UPF7 was proceeding along the taxiway to runway 2L for takeoff. The airport manager said the taxiway is too narrow for the conventional geared Waco to effectively S-turn. The pilot of the Waco stated to the airport manager that he did not see the stopped Cessna 195 and taxied into the left wing of that aircraft. In a telephone interview, the pilot of the Waco said that as he was taxiing he spotted some rocks on runway 2L and was engaged in a radio conversation with the ground controller reporting debris on the runway. He noted that this distracted his attention and he did not see the stopped Cessna 195 ahead on the taxiway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10
Nearest AirportJEAN (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWaco UPF7
Tail NumberN32186
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6N · Reciprocating · 220 | Jacobs · R-755-A2 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Second Class
Crew 2Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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