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December 17, 2019 · Beech 350 · N160RW
Visalia, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Visalia, CA
Aircraft
Beech 350 (1998)
Tail Number
N160RW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA046
The pilot of the single-engine airplane reported that he was taxiing from the hangar to runway 12 via taxiway A. As he turned right onto taxiway D, his airplane impacted a multiengine airplane established on the taxiway, which he had not seen. The pilot of the multiengine airplane reported that he was taxiing on taxiway D for runway 12 when the single-engine airplane entered taxiway D and impacted the right side of his airplane. According to the airport manager, there is a sign on taxiway A stating, "Stop and Hold." The multiengine airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. Neither pilot reported any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The single-engine pilot’s failure to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the multi-engine Beechcraft reported that he was taxiing on taxiway D, for runway 12, when a single-engine Socata TBM airplane entered taxiway D from his right side. The propeller of the Socata TBM contacted the leading edge of the Beechcraft's right wing, resulting in substantial damage to the wing. The pilot of the Socata TBM reported that he was taxiing from the hangar to runway 12, via diagonal taxiway A. After passing the last hangar, he did not see any traffic on taxiway D. As he began to merge onto taxiway D, he started to make a radio announcement, when the right wing of the Beechcraft contacted the Socata TBM's propeller from the left side, resulting in minor damage to the airplane. Neither pilot reported any preimpact mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:16 PST
Nearest AirportVisalia Airport (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length6562 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 350
Tail NumberN160RW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-60A · Turboprop · 1050 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-60A · Turboprop · 1050 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-66D · Turboprop · 1050
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 55 · First Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 39 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourcePILO