Taxiing Stinson Collides With Stationary Cessna 210B

Casualties unknown • Ramona, CA, US

A Stinson aircraft collided with a stationary Cessna 210B while taxiing across a runway after landing.

What happened

After completing a landing on runway 27, a Stinson (N6319M) began taxiing toward its parking area. The pilot of the N6319M utilized a parallel taxiway to reach the approach end of the runway for the purpose of crossing it.

The pilot reported that he did not observe any aircraft on the far side of the runway and proceeded to cross in a southerly direction. As the Stinson reached the opposite side of the runway, it struck a Cessna 210B (N9616X) with its left wing. The N9616X was stationary, facing a northerly direction, and was waiting to enter the runway for takeoff at the time of the left wing to left wing collision.

Probable cause

The pilot of the Stinson failed to see the stationary Cessna 210B while crossing the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-04-10 Stinson 108-3 accident near Ramona, CA?

A Stinson aircraft collided with a stationary Cessna 210B while taxiing across a runway after landing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-04-10 involved a Stinson 108-3, registration N6319M, operated by Bernhard O. Peterson, at Ramona, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot of the Stinson failed to see the stationary Cessna 210B while crossing the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01138. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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