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July 31, 2010 · Boeing PT-13B · N46590

Santa Rosa, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Aircraft
Boeing PT-13B
Tail Number
N46590
Operator
North Coast Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
WPR10CA382

The pilot of a Boeing PT-13B Stearman reported that after conducting maintenance on his airplane, he taxied to the run-up area to conduct an engine run-up. With the airplane being a tailwheel-type configuration, he made continuous S-turns to ensure visibility ahead of his position. While approaching the run-up area, during a turn to the right, he observed an airplane on the runway. He reported that he was “clear” in front of the airplane and he continued his S-turn to the left. During the turn, the Stearman collided with a Cessna 172M. The pilot of the Stearman stated that he did not see the Cessna prior to that final turn when he saw its empennage. The pilot of the Cessna 172M stated that he was stopped in the run-up area conducting a run-up when he looked to the left and observed the Stearman adjacent to the end of the Cessna’s left wing. He stated that the Stearman taxied forward and the propeller struck the left wing, resulting in substantial damage. Neither pilot reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with their respective airplane’s airframe or engine prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring other aircraft-Pilot - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of a Boeing PT-13B Stearman reported that after conducting maintenance on his airplane, he taxied to the run-up area to conduct an engine run-up. With the airplane being a tailwheel typed configuration, he made continuous S-turns to ensure visibility ahead of his position. While approaching the run-up area, during a turn to the right he observed an airplane on the runway. He reported that it was “clear” in front of the airplane and he continued his S-turn to the left. During the turn, the Stearman collided with a Cessna 172M. The pilot of the Stearman stated that he did not see the Cessna prior to that final turn when he saw its empennage. The pilot of the Cessna 172M stated that he was stopped in the run-up area conducting a run-up when he looked to the left and observed the Stearman adjacent to the end of the Cessna’s left wing. He stated that the Stearman taxied forward and the propeller struck the left wing resulting in substantial damage. Neither pilot reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with their respective airplane’s airframe or engine prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 PDT
Nearest AirportCharles M Schulz-Sonoma County (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5119 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing PT-13B
Tail NumberN46590
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorNorth Coast Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R680 · Reciprocating · 215 | Lycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 59 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data