What happened
On 28 November 2008, a Beechcraft 76, registration G-BXHD, was involved in a ground collision at Bournemouth Airport. The aircraft was being operated for training purposes. During taxiing, the pilot intended to move the aircraft into a specific position between two parked aircraft, which would allow the plane to be pushed backwards into an empty parking bay.
As the pilot taxied past the nose of a parked Cessna 208B, registration G-BZAH, a right-hand turn was initiated. Following this, the pilot began a left-hand turn to complete the manoeuvre. During this sequence, the top edge of the G-BXHD rudder made contact with the leading edge of the G-BZAH right wing.
The investigation
The investigation was based on an aircraft accident report form submitted by the pilot. The examination of the aircraft involved revealed specific structural damage resulting from the impact. The Beecraft 76 sustained a bent top edge on its rudder, while the Cessna 208B suffered an indentation to the leading edge of its right wing. There were no injuries to the crew of the G-BXHD and no passengers were on board either aircraft at the time of the incident.