Casualties unknown

1999-04-22: Piper J-3 (N48612) — Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA, US

On April 22, 1999, a Piper J-3 (registration N48612) was involved in an aviation accident near Vancouver, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an aircraft parked in the run-up area. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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After landing on a north/south runway, a taxiing Piper J-3 collided with a Cessna 150 preparing for takeoff in the run-up area for the east/west runway, damaging the J-3's right wing and the Cessna's wing and propeller.

Accident Details

Following a landing on a north/south runway, a Piper J-3 airplane began taxiing toward a parking area. During the taxi, the aircraft passed through the run-up area designated for the east/west runway. While traversing this area, the right wing of the Piper J-3 collided with the wing and propeller of a Cessna 150 that was conducting pre-takeoff preparations.

Pilot Statement

In a post-accident interview, the pilot of the Piper J-3 stated that he had not seen the other aircraft and was unaware of its presence in the area until the moment of contact. No further details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision were provided.

Aircraft and Location

The accident involved a Piper J-3 and a Cessna 150. The incident occurred on an airport with intersecting runways oriented north/south and east/west. The collision took place in the run-up area adjacent to the east/west runway.

Damage

The collision resulted in damage to the right wing of the Piper J-3 and the wing and propeller of the Cessna 150. Specific details about the extent of damage were not disclosed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00568. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.