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February 12, 2016 · Cessna 150 M · N704SL
Santa Paula, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Paula, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150 M (1976)
Tail Number
N704SL
Operator
Cp Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA127
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, "Due to the restricted visibility from the rear cockpit," he "failed to the see the C-150 that stopped on the taxiway." Subsequently, the propeller of the tailwheel airplane impacted the vertical stabilizer of a stationary Cessna airplane. The student pilot of the Cessna airplane reported that he was preparing for the engine run-up and never saw the tailwheel airplane until after the collision. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer of the Cessna airplane. The pilot of the tailwheel airplane and the student pilot of the Cessna airplane reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The tailwheel pilot's failure to see and avoid a stationary airplane performing a run-up, which resulted in a ground collision.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, "Due to the restricted visibility from the rear cockpit," he "failed to the see the C-150 that stopped on the taxiway." Subsequently, the propeller of the tailwheel airplane impacted the vertical stabilizer of a stationary Cessna airplane. The student pilot of the Cessna airplane reported that he was preparing for the engine run-up and never saw the tailwheel airplane until after the collision. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer of the Cessna airplane. The pilot of the tailwheel airplane and the student pilot of the Cessna airplane reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 PST
Nearest AirportSanta Paula (0nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 M
Tail NumberN704SL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCp Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100 | Textron Lycoming · AEIO-540-04AS · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 83 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC