Accident
On 7 May 1999 at 1800 hours UTC, a Cessna 550 twin-engine jet, registration N841WS, was involved in a ground collision at Edinburgh Airport. The aircraft was being taxied into a parking space between two other aircraft. During a tight 180° turn to the left, the starboard rear elevator struck the starboard wingtip and fuel pod of the adjacent parked aircraft. The damage was minor, and no injuries were reported among the two crew members and one passenger on board.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was a Cessna 550, manufactured in 1998, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW530 turbofan engines. The commander held an FAA Commercial Pilot's Licence and was 36 years old with 7,100 hours total flying experience, including 330 hours on type. In the last 90 days he had flown 95 hours, and in the last 28 days, 34 hours.
Circumstances
The flight was classified as a private operation. The pilot reported the incident via an Aircraft Accident Report Form. No further details were provided regarding the cause or contributing factors.