Casualties unknown

1983-03-31: Cessna 195A (N1537H) — Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA, US

On March 31, 1983, a Cessna 195A (registration N1537H) was involved in an aviation accident near Palo Alto, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna 195A (N1537H) and a Beech V35B (N2084L) collided while taxiing at a run-up area after being cleared to runway 30 from different parking positions. Both pilots did not see the other aircraft as they converged.

Incident Overview

A Cessna 195A, registration N1537H, and a Beech V35B, registration N2084L, were involved in a collision while taxiing. Both aircraft had received clearance to runway 30 from separate positions within the parking area. The pilot of the Cessna was instructed to use the shortest route with no delay.

Sequence of Events

As the aircraft taxied along different paths, they converged at the point where two taxiways merged into the run-up area. The Cessna pilot was performing S-turns while approaching the run-up area. He noticed two aircraft parked at two of the three run-up hold lines but failed to see the Beech approaching from his right side. The Beech was traveling slightly ahead and at a slower taxi speed. The Beech pilot did not see the Cessna converging from his left rear. Both aircraft were moving in a northerly direction and were within 10 feet of the taxiway centerline when the collision occurred.

Aircraft Information

The Cessna 195A (N1537H) and Beech V35B (N2084L) are both single-engine general aviation aircraft. The source does not specify any other details about the aircraft or their condition.

Aftermath

The source provides no information regarding injuries, damage extent, or subsequent actions following the collision. The event occurred entirely on the ground during taxi operations.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42511. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.