Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary BFO91LA051

QUINTON, VA, USA

Aircraft #1

N949Z

Smith, Ted Aerostar STP1

Aircraft #2

N38272

PIPER J3C 65

Analysis

THE PILOT WAS TAXIING ON THE RAMP HEADED TOWARD THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY FOR RUNWAY 28, WHEN HIS AIRPLANE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER MOVING AIRPLANE. THE PILOT STATED HE DID NOT SEE THE AIRPLANE BEFORE IMPACT.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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