Remos GX N126GX and Cessna 172 N516ER accident near Prescott, Arizona

Nov 17, 2024 · NTSB number WPR25LA042 · Final report

Probable cause

The Remos pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.

NTSB analysis

The pilot of the Remos reported while taxing to the run-up area, he misjudged the distance between his left wing and the Cessna that was performing a run-up within the run-up aera. The left wing of the Remos collided with the propeller of the other airplane, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the propeller.

The pilots of both airplanes reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions and failures with the airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

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Event

Date
Nov 17, 2024
Type
Accident
Place
Prescott, Arizona
Nearest airport
Prescott Rgnl/Ernest A Love Fl (PRC)
Highest injury
None
Weather
Visual (VMC)
Light
Day

Remos GX

N-number
N126GX
Category
Airplane
Year built
2009
Damage
Substantial
Operating rule
Part 91 (general aviation)
Purpose of flight
Personal

Cessna 172

N-number
N516ER
Category
Airplane
Year built
2022
Damage
Minor
Operating rule
Part 91 (general aviation)
Purpose of flight
Instructional

Other records under this N-number

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