No fatalities

Taxiway Collision During Taxi at General Aviation Airport

Millbrook, NY, United States

On September 15, 2018, a Cessna U206 G was involved in an aviation accident near Millbrook, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Two airplanes collided on taxiway Delta when one failed to yield, resulting in substantial damage to one aircraft. No mechanical issues were reported by either pilot.

Accident

A collision occurred between two airplanes on taxiway Delta at a general aviation airport. One airplane was taxiing from the fuel station to its hangar, heading north, and turned left onto taxiway Delta. During this turn, it struck another airplane that was already taxiing on Delta after landing and heading to the fuel station.

Pilot Statements

The pilot of the first airplane reported that he had not seen the other airplane before the collision. The pilot of the second airplane stated that while taxiing on Delta, the other airplane entered the taxiway and collided with the left side of his aircraft.

Video Evidence

A security camera mounted on the airport office building recorded the incident. The footage showed that the airplane entering taxiway Delta did not yield to the airplane that was already taxiing on that taxiway.

Damage

The airplane that was taxiing on Delta sustained substantial damage to its left wing and rudder. Both pilots reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with either airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Sept 2018 Cessna U206 G accident near Millbrook, NY?

Two airplanes collided on taxiway Delta when one failed to yield, resulting in substantial damage to one aircraft. No mechanical issues were reported by either pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Sept 2018 Cessna U206 G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Sept 2018 involved a Cessna U206 G, at Millbrook, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.