Incident Overview
A Beech airplane and a Cessna airplane were involved in a taxiway collision while both aircraft were in the run-up area near a runway hold short line. The Beech airplane sustained minor damage, while the Cessna airplane's left horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged.
Sequence of Events
The pilot of the Beech airplane was positioned in the run-up area conducting a pre-takeoff run-up check. At that time, the pilot of the Cessna airplane taxied in front of the Beech and stopped at the runway hold short line. Air traffic control subsequently cleared the pilot of the Beech to move up to and hold short of the hold short line. The Beech pilot applied power and taxied forward approximately 10 feet, then initiated a slight left turn. During this turn, the Beech's propeller impacted the left horizontal stabilizer of the Cessna.
The pilot of the Beech reported that he did not see the Cessna prior to the impact. Both pilots stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage Assessment
The Cessna airplane's left horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged. The Beech airplane received minor damage. No further details about the specific aircraft models, registrations, or other damage items were provided in the source.