Introduction
A ground collision occurred between two aircraft at a shared run-up area joining runways 6 and 15. The incident involved a Cessna 152, registration N757WV, and a Cessna 180, registration N2913C.
Sequence of Events
A ground control (GND CTL) trainee cleared the Cessna 152 to taxi to runway 6. The trainee then relinquished the ground control position to a full performance level (FPL) controller, who had just signed on duty. The FPL controller was aware of the location and taxi destination of the Cessna 152.
The FPL controller subsequently cleared a tailwheel-equipped Cessna 180 to taxi to runway 15. Runways 6 and 15 were joined at their approach ends and shared the same run-up area.
After entering the run-up area, the Cessna 152 pilot stopped with the aircraft angled to the northeast and began a run-up. Meanwhile, the Cessna 180 pilot taxied into the same run-up area. The propeller of the Cessna 180 struck the empennage of the Cessna 152. Just before the collision, the Cessna 180 pilot saw the Cessna 152 and applied brakes, but was unable to stop in time. The Cessna 180 came to rest in a nose-down position.
Contributing Factors
According to the tower tapes, no warning of traffic was issued by the ground controller. Additionally, the Cessna 180 pilot was not wearing corrective lenses as required and was overdue for a biennial flight review (BFR).
Aftermath
No further details about injuries or damage were provided in the source.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.