Accident Overview
On 15 August 2021 at 19:15 UTC, a Piper PA-18A-150 (registration LV-GDU) and a Cessna 152-A (registration LV-APM) were involved in a ground collision at Bragado Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Piper was taxiing for departure to 25 de Mayo Airport when its propeller struck the right wing of the stationary Cessna, which was parked in a designated parking line. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage. No injuries were reported; each aircraft had one occupant.
Aircraft and Circumstances
The Piper PA-18, privately owned, was conducting a general aviation flight. The Cessna 152, owned by Aeroclub Bragado, was used for flight training and was stopped at the time of the collision. The accident occurred during taxi to runway 02.
Investigation Findings
The investigation, which included a witness video and field analysis, revealed that the Piper pilot did not perform any evasive maneuver as it approached the parked Cessna. Interviewed, the pilot stated that he did not see the stationary aircraft during taxi.
Regarding aerodrome infrastructure, measurements showed a distance of 28 meters between the last taxiway light (for runway 20) and the designated parking line. The airport’s reference code was determined as 2B based on the aircraft types operating there. The investigation referenced Annex 14 and RAAC 154 standards for taxiway design, noting that taxiways should facilitate safe and efficient aircraft movement, but did not conclude specific non-compliance. No probable cause was stated.