# NTSB FTW02LA065: Piper J3C-65, N1938C, Paris, TX, November 22, 2001 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 22, 2001, 14:30 local (20:30 UTC) - Place: Paris, TX - Coordinates: 33.636665, -95.450553 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.6367&lon=-95.4506&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 18, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 54001 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW02LA065 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/54001/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA065 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, taxi - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - object - aircraft parked/standing - On ground/water collision with object, standing - engine(s) operating - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot of other aircraft (cause) - object - aircraft moving on ground ## Analysis (aircraft 2) The pilot had landed the Piper airplane and was taxing to parking. The pilot of the Beech was taxiing the airplane for departure, when he observed the Piper airplane taxiing inbound on the taxiway, and stopped the Beech along the edge of the taxiway. The engine of the Beech airplane was operating at idle power. The Piper crossed the centerline of the taxiway and taxied onto the side of the taxiway where the Beech was stopped. The propeller of the Piper struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Beech. The propeller of the Beech struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Piper. Numerous attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot of the Piper were unsuccessful. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) The pilot had landed the Piper airplane and was taxiing to parking. The pilot of the Beech was taxiing the airplane for departure, when he observed the Piper airplane taxiing inbound on the taxiway, and stopped the Beech along the edge of the taxiway. The engine of the Beech airplane was operating at idle power. The Piper crossed the centerline of the taxiway and taxied onto the side of the taxiway where the Beech was stopped. The propeller of the Piper struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Beech. The propeller of the Beech struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Piper. Numerous attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot of the Piper were unsuccessful. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) On November 22, 2001, approximately 1430 central standard time, a Piper J3C-65, N1938C and a Beech BE-35C, N1837D had a ground collision on a taxiway at the Paris-Cox Field, Paris, Texas. Each aircraft was owned by the pilot and operated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, respectively. The private pilot in each aircraft did not receive injuries, and each aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flights, and flight plans were not filed. The origination airport for the Piper has not been determined, and the Beech was taxiing for departure. The pilot had landed the Piper and was taxiing the airplane to parking. The pilot of the Beech was taxiing the airplane for departure, when he observed the Piper airplane taxiing inbound on the taxiway, and stopped the Beech along the edge of the taxiway. The engine of the Beech airplane was operating at idle power. The Piper crossed the centerline of the taxiway and taxied onto the side of the taxiway where the Beech was stopped. The propeller of the Piper struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Beech. The leading edge metal and forward portions of the wing ribs were destroyed on the Beech. The propeller of the Beech struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Piper. The fabric, ribs, and stringers outboard of the wing strut were destroyed on the left wing of the Piper. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On November 22, 2001, approximately 1430 central standard time, a Piper J3C-65, N1938C and a Beech BE-35C, N1837D had a ground collision on a taxiway at the Paris-Cox Field, Paris, Texas. Each aircraft was owned by the pilot and operated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, respectively. The private pilot in each aircraft did not receive injuries, and each aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flights, and flight plans were not filed. The origination airport for the Piper has not been determined, and the Beech was taxiing for departure. The pilot had landed the Piper and was taxiing the airplane to parking. The pilot of the Beech was taxiing the airplane for departure, when he observed the Piper airplane taxiing inbound on the taxiway, and stopped the Beech along the edge of the taxiway. The engine of the Beech airplane was operating at idle power. The Piper crossed the centerline of the taxiway and taxied onto the side of the taxiway where the Beech was stopped. The propeller of the Piper struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Beech. The leading edge metal and forward portions of the wing ribs were destroyed on the Beech. The propeller of the Beech struck the leading edge of the left wing of the Piper. The fabric, ribs, and stringers outboard of the wing strut were destroyed on the left wing of the Piper. Numerous attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot of the Piper were unsuccessful. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N1938C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1938C), registered now, S/N 2633 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper J3C-65 - Registry model: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (registry code 7100510) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 2633 - Engines: reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Paul G. Whitaker - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Destination: PRX, Paris, TX - Airport: PRX, Paris-Cox Field, runway 17, 6,000 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N1837D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1837D), registered now, S/N D-3099, built 1952 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech BE-35C - Registry model: [Beech C35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c35) (registry code 1151508) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental E225 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e225-series) (registry code 17015, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: D-3099 - Airframe hours: 4685 - Engines: Continental E-225-8 225 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Bernard W. Ryan - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, July 5, 2001, 10 hours before - Departed: PRX, Paris, TX - Airport: PRX, Paris-Cox Field, runway 17, 6,000 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N1938C; age 27; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 140 total - Pilot, aircraft N1837D; age 79; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review September 5, 2001; seat: left; flight hours: 3,021 total, 2,045 in this make and model, 3,021 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/bright - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 70 °F ## FAA reports on this event (2) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20011122037769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011122037769A), Nov 22, 2001: Piper J3C65, Paris, TX, No damage. (-23) On November 22, 2001, at approximately 1500 central standard time, a Piper J3-65, N1938C and a Beech BE-35C, N1837D had a ground collison on a taxiway at… - [Accident 20011122037759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011122037759A), Nov 22, 2001: Beech 35C33, Paris, TX, No damage. (-23) On November 22, 2001, at approximately 1500 central standard time, a Piper J3-65, N1938C and a Beech BE-35C, N1837D had a ground collision on a taxiway… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.