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December 18, 2017 · Maule MX7 180A · N61SR
Willow, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Willow, AK
Aircraft
Maule MX7 180A (1994)
Tail Number
N61SR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA087
The airplane pilot reported that, while taxiing from the runway to his tie-down space, he was taxiing "into the sun." He added that, before he could react, he struck the tail of another airplane, which was stopped on the taxiway. The pilot of the stopped airplane reported to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he was planning to depart and had stopped on the taxiway to put on his seat belt when his airplane was struck from behind. The taxiing airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut; the stopped airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane parked on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper airplane reported that, while taxiing from the runway to his tie-down space, he was taxiing "into the sun". He added that, before he could react, he struck the tail of a Maule airplane, which was stopped on the taxiway. The pilot of the Maule airplane reported to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he was planning to depart and had stopped on the taxiway to put on his seat belt, when his airplane was struck from behind. The Piper sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut; the Maule sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The Piper and Maule pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 AKST
Nearest AirportWILLOW (0nm SSW)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule MX7 180A
Tail NumberN61SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C4F · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC