What happened
On 7 May 1999, a Cessna 550, registration N841WS, was involved in a ground collision at Edinburgh Airport. The aircraft, which was operating a private flight, was in the process of taxiing toward a parking position located between two other stationary aircraft.
While the pilot was performing a tight 180-degree turn to the left, the starboard rear elevator of the Cessna 550 made contact with the adjacent aircraft. Specifically, the elevator struck the starboard wingtip and the fuel pod of the parked plane.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report submitted by the pilot. The examination focused on the maneuvering of the aircraft during the taxiing phase and the spatial constraints present in the parking area. The incident resulted in minor damage to the aircraft involved.