Aviation Accident Summary LAX89LA174

RAMONA, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N6220L

GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2

Aircraft #2

N31303

CESSNA 172E

Analysis

WHILE TAXIING TO THE RUNWAY, A GREAT LAKES COLLIDED WITH A CESSNA 172 THAT WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA. THE PILOT OF THE GREAT LAKES REPORTED THAT HE WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT AND FORWARD VISIBILITY IS RESTRICTED. THE GREAT LAKES COLLIDED WITH THE RIGHT REAR OF THE CESSNA.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING TAXI TO TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER AIRCRAFT THAT WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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