Accident Details
On 15 July 1998 at 1051 UTC, a de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, registration G-ANFI, was involved in a taxiing collision at Cardiff Airport. The aircraft, manufactured in 1941, was powered by a single de Havilland Gipsy Major 1F piston engine. The flight was conducted under a Private category. The sole occupant, the pilot, held a Private Pilot's Licence and was 41 years old. He had accumulated 245 total flying hours, of which 180 were on the Tiger Moth type, with 6 hours in the last 90 days and 3 hours in the last 28 days. No injuries were reported, and damage to the Tiger Moth was substantial to the propeller.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot's report submitted via the Aircraft Accident Report Form, the pilot began taxiing without noticing another aircraft that had parked in front of his aircraft during his pre-flight preparation. He had visually cleared the area to his right but only became aware of the other aircraft when he looked to his left. He was unable to stop the Tiger Moth before it collided with the left wing of the other aircraft.
Cause
The pilot attributed the cause of the accident to his failure to visually clear the area ahead before starting to taxi.