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August 3, 2010 · Piper J3C-85 · N98022
Auburn, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, IN
Aircraft
Piper J3C-85
Tail Number
N98022
Operator
Williams Michael T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA468
The pilot of the Piper reported that he was taxiing to the runway for departure and he saw another airplane, a Cessna stopped on the taxiway. He reported that the Cessna radioed that he was holding short of the runway. The pilot of the Piper said that he expected the Cessna to move to the hold short line but the Cessna was 30 feet from the hold short line. The Piper struck the Cessna from behind resulting in damage to both airplanes. The Piper sustained damage to its left wing and propeller. The Cessna sustained damage to its right wing and aileron. The pilot of the Cessna reported that he was stopped on the taxiway waiting for landing traffic when his airplane was struck from behind by the Piper.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring other aircraft-Pilot of other aircraft - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of N98022, a Piper J3C-85, reported that he was taxiing to the runway for departure and he saw another airplane, N93927, a Cessna 152, stopped on the taxiway. He reported that the Cessna radioed that he was holding short of the runway. The pilot of the Piper said that he expected the Cessna to move to the hold short line but the Cessna was 30 feet from the hold short line. The pilot of the Cessna reported that he was stopped on the taxiway waiting for landing traffic when his airplane was struck from behind by the Piper. The Piper struck the Cessna from behind resulting in damage to both airplanes. The Piper sustained damage to its left wing and propeller. The Cessna sustained damage to its right wing and aileron.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:24 EDT
Nearest AirportDekalb County Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-85
Tail NumberN98022
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliams Michael T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85 | Lycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 72 · Sprt · None
Crew 2Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time22:25
Weather SourceWFAC