Collision at Tunica Airport Involves Parked Cessna 188 (TG-HIH)

Incident Overview and Location Information indicates that the incident occurred at Tunica Airport. The pilot was operating an aircraft that had just completed a landing during a period of heavy rain. As the pilot maneuvered off the active runway to proceed toward the designated parking area, the aircraft struck a stationary Cessna 188. The registration number of the parked aircraft involved in the collision is N8196V. No specific details regarding the type or registration of the moving aircraft are provided in the source material. ## Damage and Injuries The impact resulted in both airplanes catching fire. The resulting blaze quickly consumed both aircraft, leading to their total destruction. Despite the severity of the fire, the pilot of the moving aircraft managed to escape the incident without sustaining any injuries. The parked Cessna 188 was unoccupied at the time of the collision, meaning no other individuals were present in the aircraft when the fire started. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation concluded that the accident occurred because the pilot failed to see and avoid the parked aircraft. This finding highlights the importance of situational awareness during taxiing, particularly in adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, which may have affected visibility or the pilot's attention.