Casualties unknown

1994-04-10: Stinson 108-3 (N6319M) — Bernhard O. Peterson — Ramona, CA

Ramona, CA, US

On April 10, 1994, a Stinson 108-3 (registration N6319M) operated by Bernhard O. Peterson was involved in an aviation accident near Ramona, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Stinson (N6319M) collided with a stationary Cessna 210B (N9616X) while taxiing after landing, resulting in a left-wing impact. The Stinson pilot reported crossing the runway without seeing the other aircraft.

Incident Overview

A Stinson aircraft (registration N6319M) was involved in a ground collision with a Cessna 210B (registration N9616X) at an airport. The Stinson had just landed on runway 27 and was taxiing back to the approach end of the runway to cross to its parking area. According to the Stinson pilot, after landing, he taxied on a parallel taxiway to the approach end of runway 27. He then proceeded to cross the runway in a southerly direction.

The pilot stated that he did not see anyone on the far side of the runway before crossing. As the Stinson reached the other side of the runway, it collided left wing to left wing with the Cessna 210B. The Cessna was stopped, facing north, waiting to pull onto the runway for takeoff.

The collision involved the left wings of both aircraft. No further details about damage, injuries, or other circumstances were provided in the source.

Pilot Statement

The pilot of the Stinson reported that he had landed on runway 27 and then taxied back on a parallel taxiway to the approach end. He stated that he did not see any aircraft on the far side of the runway before crossing. He crossed the runway in a southerly direction and the collision occurred when his aircraft reached the opposite side.

The Cessna 210B was stationary at the time, positioned in a northerly direction, awaiting clearance to enter the runway.

Aircraft Involved

The two aircraft involved were a Stinson (N6319M) and a Cessna 210B (N9616X). Both are general aviation aircraft. The source does not specify the model or variant of the Stinson.

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.