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November 22, 2001 · Piper J3C-65 · N1938C

Paris, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Paris, TX
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N1938C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA065

The pilot had landed the Piper airplane and was taxiing to parking. The pilot of the Beech was taxiing the airplane for departure, when he observed the Piper airplane taxiing inbound on the taxiway, and stopped the Beech along the edge of the taxiway. The engine of the Beech airplane was operating at idle power. The Piper crossed the centerline of the taxiway and taxied onto the side of the taxiway where the Beech was stopped. The propeller of the Piper struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Beech. The propeller of the Beech struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Piper. Numerous attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot of the Piper were unsuccessful.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.

Full Narrative

On November 22, 2001, approximately 1430 central standard time, a Piper J3C-65, N1938C and a Beech BE-35C, N1837D had a ground collision on a taxiway at the Paris-Cox Field, Paris, Texas. Each aircraft was owned by the pilot and operated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, respectively. The private pilot in each aircraft did not receive injuries, and each aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flights, and flight plans were not filed. The origination airport for the Piper has not been determined, and the Beech was taxiing for departure. The pilot had landed the Piper and was taxiing the airplane to parking. The pilot of the Beech was taxiing the airplane for departure, when he observed the Piper airplane taxiing inbound on the taxiway, and stopped the Beech along the edge of the taxiway. The engine of the Beech airplane was operating at idle power. The Piper crossed the centerline of the taxiway and taxied onto the side of the taxiway where the Beech was stopped. The propeller of the Piper struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Beech. The leading edge metal and forward portions of the wing ribs were destroyed on the Beech. The propeller of the Beech struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Piper. The fabric, ribs, and stringers outboard of the wing strut were destroyed on the left wing of the Piper. Numerous attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot of the Piper were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest AirportParis-Cox Field (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN1938C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating | Continental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 79 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

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