Incident Overview
A Stinson AT-19, registered as N88793, and a Cessna R172E, registered as N96218, collided while taxiing at North Las Vegas Airport. The Stinson had just landed and was cleared to taxi to the hangar complex, while the Cessna was cleared to taxi from another hangar complex to the active runway for an IFR departure.
Pilot Reports
According to the Cessna pilot, he began his taxi from the hangar and was approaching the taxiway when he observed another aircraft moving in his direction in an apparent straight line. The Cessna pilot did not hear or receive any transmissions regarding other aircraft on the taxiway after being cleared to taxi. He flashed his lights at the oncoming aircraft to gain the other pilot's attention.
The Stinson pilot reported that he saw the Cessna 1-2 seconds before impact. He also stated that he did hear the ground controller in contact with another aircraft, but noted that there were three different ways to get to the active runway from those hangars.
ATC and Area Information
Both aircraft were operating on clearances from the North Las Vegas Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) ground controller. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the location where the accident occurred is considered a non-movement area and is not under the responsibility or supervision of the ATCT.
Aircraft Damage
The extent of damage to each aircraft was not specified in the source. No information regarding injuries, fatalities, or the exact time of day was provided.