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July 8, 2017 · Cessna R182 RG · N1746R
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Cessna R182 RG (1978)
Tail Number
N1746R
Operator
Swallows
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
GAA17CA395
The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, the airplane's right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti. The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing. Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplane's 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 Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, his right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti. The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing. Both pilot's reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplane's that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:18 PDT
Nearest AirportReid-Hillview Of Santa Clara C (0nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182 RG
Tail NumberN1746R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorSwallows
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O540 · Reciprocating · 235 | Lycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 81 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 45 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC