Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.
The other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, the airplane's right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti.
The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing.
Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplane's that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, the airplane's right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti.
The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing.
Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA395 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 8, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- San Jose, California
- Nearest airport
- Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara C (RHV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.