Aircraft and Crew
The first aircraft involved was a Cessna 172S, registration HB-CZO, operated by Flugschule Eichenberger AG. The pilot, a Swiss citizen born in 1962, held a private pilot license (PPL(A)) and had accumulated 379 total flight hours, including 45 hours on the Cessna 172S type. In the previous 90 days, the pilot had logged 6 flight hours, with 3 hours on type.
The second aircraft was a Piper PA-24-260, registration HB-PNZ, operated and owned by Groupe Commanche Ecuvillens.
Accident Sequence
On 17 August 2014 at 12:30 local time (UTC+2), at Bressaucourt Aerodrome (LSZQ), the aircraft were involved in a ground collision. An airport staff member wearing a yellow vest was present on the tarmac to coordinate movements on the parking area. Following a misunderstanding, the Cessna HB-CZO taxied onto the taxiway located between the fuel pump and the parked Piper HB-PNZ. The right wing of the Cessna struck the vertical stabilizer of the Piper.
Damage
Damage to the Cessna 172S consisted of paint transfer from the vertical stabilizer of HB-PNZ on the tip of the right wing. The Piper PA-24-260 sustained a deformed vertical stabilizer. No other damage was reported. There were no injuries; the pilot of HB-CZO remained uninjured, and no passengers or other persons were involved.