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December 27, 2022 · Piper PA46 600TP · N282TX

Brookshire, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 27, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Brookshire, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA46 600TP (2021)
Tail Number
N282TX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA072

The PA46 pilot stated that he was stopped on the taxiway behind another airplane when a P51 collided with his airplane from behind. After the collision, the P51 pilot reported to the PA46 pilot that he did not see the PA46. The P51 pilot stated that he was taxiing to the runway and was aware of two other airplanes taxiing ahead of him. He stated that he was “[taxiing] at idle speed, making long S turns, and making sure to clear all aircraft ahead.” The first airplane in line departed and he continued taxiing toward the runup area and was unaware that the second airplane was stopped on the taxiway. The P51 collided with the empennage of the PA46 and the pilot applied the brakes to stop the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The PA46 sustained substantial damage to the empennage.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Pilot of other aircraft

Full Narrative

The PA46 pilot stated that he was stopped on the taxiway behind another airplane when a P51 collided with his airplane from behind. After the collision, the P51 pilot reported to the PA46 pilot that he did not see the PA46. The P51 pilot stated that he was taxiing to the runway and was aware of two other airplanes taxiing ahead of him. He stated that he was “[taxiing] at idle speed, making long S turns, and making sure to clear all aircraft ahead.” The first airplane in line departed and he continued taxiing toward the runup area and was unaware that the second airplane was stopped on the taxiway. The P51 collided with the empennage of the PA46 and the pilot applied the brakes to stop the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The PA46 sustained substantial damage to the empennage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15
Nearest AirportHouston Exec (0.2nm SSW)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA46 600TP
Tail NumberN282TX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPackard/Rolls-Royce · V1650 · Reciprocating · 1485 | Pratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-42A · Turboprop
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.33 inHg
Observation Time18:15

Appendix: Source Data