Incident Overview
During taxiing, a commuter pilot maneuvered a Cessna 402B behind a parked Northwest Orient 727 to deplane passengers. The pilot turned the aircraft right to align the passenger door with the gate. As the Cessna executed the turn, its horizontal stabilizer and rudder made contact with the #2 engine exhaust nozzle of the Boeing 727. The Boeing sustained no damage, and there were no injuries. Ground guides were not used during the maneuver.
Aircraft Details
The commuter aircraft involved was a Cessna 402B. The other aircraft was a parked Northwest Orient Boeing 727. The specific registration numbers and other identifying details are not mentioned in the source.
Sequence of Events
The commuter pilot was taxiing close to the gate area. After pulling in behind the parked 727, the pilot initiated a right turn to position the passenger door towards the gate. During the turn, the horizontal stabilizer and rudder of the Cessna contacted the exhaust nozzle of the Boeing's number two engine.
Damage and Injuries
The Boeing 727 was not damaged. There were no injuries reported. The source explicitly states no injuries and no damage to the Boeing.
Contributing Factors
The source notes that ground guides were not being used. No other factors are explicitly stated.