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November 3, 2012 · Beech D17S · N4417S
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Beech D17S
Tail Number
N4417S
Operator
Seymour Robin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
WPR13CA031
The Beech airplane was located in the run-up area, and the pilot was conducting a pre-takeoff run-up check when the pilot of a Cessna airplane taxied in front of the Beech and stopped at the runway hold short line. The pilot of the Beech was subsequently cleared by an air traffic controller to move up to and hold short of the hold short line. The pilot of the Beech applied power and taxied forward about 10 feet when he initiated a slight left turn; the airplane’s propeller impacted the left horizontal stabilizer of the Cessna. The Cessna’s horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged and the Beech airplane sustained minor damage. The pilot of the Beech reported that he never saw the Cessna prior to impact. Both pilots reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a Beech airplane was located in the run up area conducting a pre-takeoff run-up check when the pilot of a Cessna airplane taxied in front of the Beech and stopped at the runway hold short line. The pilot in the Beech was subsequently cleared by air traffic control to move up to and hold short of the hold short line. The pilot of the Beech applied power and taxied forward approximately 10 feet when he initiated a slight left turn and the airplane’s propeller impacted the left horizontal stabilizer of the Cessna. The Cessna’s horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged and the Beech airplane received minor damage. The pilot of the Beech reported that he never saw the Cessna prior to impact. Both pilots reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. .
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 PDT
Nearest AirportVan Nuys Airport (1nm)
Runway16R
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech D17S
Tail NumberN4417S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorSeymour Robin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450 | Lycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 84 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · First Class · None
Crew 3Age 21 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC