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May 10, 2021 · Cessna T206H H · N206DT

Palm Springs, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T206H H (2006)
Tail Number
N206DT
Operator
N505Sp
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA253

The pilot of the Cessna reported that, he turned off the taxiway to perform a functional check of his autopilot and electric trim systems. A few seconds later, the pilot of a Kingair was taxiing and observed the Cessna’s tail partially obstructing the taxiway. The Kingair pilot turned sharply to the left to avoid an impact. As the Cessna pilot was checking his systems, he suddenly felt his airplane lurch forward. The Cessna pilot immediately observed the Kingair pass to his rear left and used the airport’s common traffic advisory frequency to inform the Kingair pilot that he had collided with his airplane. The Kingair pilot denied the ground collision and subsequently tookoff. As a result of the collision, the Cessna’s rudder and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The right-wing winglet of the Kingair displayed minor red paint transfer. The pilots of both airplanes reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The Kingair pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the Cessna reported that, he turned off the taxiway to perform a functional check of his autopilot and electric trim systems. A few seconds later, the pilot of a Kingair was taxiing and observed the Cessna’s tail partially obstructing the taxiway. The Kingair pilot turned sharply to the left to avoid an impact. As the Cessna pilot was checking his systems, he suddenly felt his airplane lurch forward. The Cessna pilot immediately observed the Kingair pass to his rear left and used the airport’s common traffic advisory frequency to inform the Kingair pilot that he had collided with his airplane. The Kingair pilot denied the ground collision and subsequently tookoff. As a result of the collision, the Cessna’s rudder and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The right-wing winglet of the Kingair displayed minor red paint transfer. The pilots of both airplanes reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:21 PDT
Nearest AirportBermuda Dunes (0.1nm N)
Runway10/2
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T206H H
Tail NumberN206DT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorN505Sp
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AJ1A · Reciprocating · 310 | P&W Canada · PT6A-42 · Turboprop · 850 | P&W Canada · PT6A-42 · Turboprop · 850
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 74 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time08:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data