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December 11, 2016 · Cessna 195 B · N195PC

Jacksonville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 195 B (1954)
Tail Number
N195PC
Operator
Cardinal 19Pc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA097

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during taxi, he turned right to position the airplane to perform pretakeoff procedures, and the right wing passed over the running engine of a stationary airplane and struck the turning propeller. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, and the stationary airplane sustained minor damage. Both pilots reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during taxi, he turned right to position the airplane to perform pre-takeoff procedures, and the right wing passed over the running engine of a stationary airplane. The right wing struck the turning propeller of the stationary airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, and the stationary airplane sustained minor damage. Both pilots reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their airplane's that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportJacksonville Executive At Crai (0nm E)
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195 B
Tail NumberN195PC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCardinal 19Pc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755B2 · Reciprocating · 275 | Lycoming · O360-E1A6D · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · O360-E1A6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 3Age 23 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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