Incident Overview
A taxiway collision occurred between two aircraft at an unspecified airport. The pilot of a Piper J3C-85 (registration N98022) reported that he was taxiing to the runway for departure when he observed a Cessna 152 (registration N93927) stopped on the taxiway. According to the Piper pilot, the Cessna pilot radioed that he was holding short of the runway. However, the Piper pilot stated that he expected the Cessna to move to the hold short line, but the Cessna was positioned 30 feet from that line.
Pilot Accounts
The pilot of the Cessna 152 reported that he was stopped on the taxiway, waiting for landing traffic, when his airplane was struck from behind by the Piper. Both pilots provided accounts of the event.
Aircraft Damage
The collision resulted in damage to both airplanes. The Piper J3C-85 sustained damage to its left wing and propeller. The Cessna 152 sustained damage to its right wing and aileron. No further details on the extent of damage or any injuries were provided in the source.
Sequence of Events
The Piper was taxiing toward the runway when it encountered the stationary Cessna on the taxiway. The Cessna had communicated its intention to hold short of the runway. Despite this, the Piper struck the Cessna from behind. The exact cause of the collision was not specified in the source.