On December 11, 2016, a CESSNA 195 B operated by CARDINAL 19PC LLC. was involved in an aviation accident near Jacksonville, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A tailwheel-equipped airplane struck the propeller of a stationary airplane while taxiing, causing substantial damage to the right wing and minor damage to the stationary aircraft.
Incident Overview
During taxi operations, the pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported a collision with a stationary airplane. The pilot had turned right to position the aircraft for pre-takeoff procedures. As the airplane maneuvered, its right wing passed over the running engine of the stationary airplane and subsequently struck the turning propeller.
Damage Assessment
The tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing. The stationary airplane received minor damage as a result of the impact.
Pilot Reports
Both pilots stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
What happened in the 11 Dec 2016 CESSNA 195 B accident near Jacksonville, FL?
A tailwheel-equipped airplane struck the propeller of a stationary airplane while taxiing, causing substantial damage to the right wing and minor damage to the stationary aircraft.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Dec 2016 CESSNA 195 B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Dec 2016 involved a CESSNA 195 B, operated by CARDINAL 19PC LLC., at Jacksonville, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi.
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