Incident Overview
During an airshow, a Stearman and a Piper J-3 were involved in a ground collision on the runway. The Stearman was taxiing onto the runway for takeoff, while the Piper J-3 was exiting the runway after landing and back taxiing along the same runway. Neither pilot saw the other aircraft.
The collision resulted in the propeller of the Stearman impacting the right wing of the Piper J-3. Both aircraft were conducting sightseeing flights and performing takeoffs and landings at the time of the incident. The airport did not have a control tower.
Circumstances
The incident occurred during an airshow event. Both pilots were engaged in sightseeing flights, with their operations consisting of repeated takeoffs and landings. The absence of a control tower meant that pilots were responsible for their own separation and situational awareness. However, in this instance, neither pilot detected the presence of the other aircraft.
Aircraft Information
The two aircraft involved were a Stearman, a type of biplane commonly used for training and aerobatics, and a Piper J-3, a small single-engine light aircraft. Specific details such as registrations or exact models were not provided in the source material.
Conclusion
The accident investigation source states that neither pilot saw the other airplane. No further analysis or causal factors were explicitly provided in the source.