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July 16, 2017 · Spani Wayne M Starduster TOO SA300 NO Series · N506WS

San Diego, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Spani Wayne M Starduster TOO SA300 NO Series (2006)
Tail Number
N506WS
Operator
Plus One Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
GAA17CA411

The pilot of the tandem-seat, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taxiing to the runway and seated in the rear seat, he had "poor [forward] visibility" and that the airplane's propeller collided with the left wing of a stationary airplane on the taxiway. The pilot reported that he "broke and turned" as soon as he saw the stationary airplane, but "it was too late." The pilot of the stationary airplane reported that he had stopped on the taxiway due to the run-up area ahead being fully occupied with multiple airplanes waiting to depart. He added that his "first awareness" of the tailwheel airplane was the sound of a "loud bang." The stationary airplane's left wing and aileron sustained substantial damage. The tailwheel airplane sustained minor damage to the propeller. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The other pilot's failure to maintain separation from a stationary airplane during the taxi to the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tandem seat, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taxiing to the runway, and seated in the rear seat, he had "poor [forward] visibility" and the airplane's propeller collided with the left wing of a stationary airplane on the taxiway. The pilot reported that he had "broke and turned" as soon as he saw the stationary airplane, but "it was too late." The pilot of the stationary airplane reported that he had stopped on the taxiway due to the run-up area ahead being fully occupied with multiple airplane's awaiting to depart. He added that, his "first awareness" of the tailwheel airplane was the sound of a "loud bang." The stationary airplane's left wing and aileron sustained substantial damage. The tailwheel airplane sustained minor damage to the propeller. The pilot's reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplane's that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:26 PDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery-Gibbs Executive (0nm ENE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSpani Wayne M Starduster TOO SA300 NO Series
Tail NumberN506WS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorPlus One Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-435-1 · Reciprocating · 190 | Lycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 60 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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