Pilot Debrief

CESSNA R182 near San Jose, CA — 2017-07-08

Final reportGAA17CA395
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Date
2017-07-08
Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Airport
RHV
Aircraft
CESSNA R182
Registration
N1746R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing. --- The other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, the airplane's right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti. The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing. Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplane's that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, the airplane's right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti. The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing. Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

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