# NTSB GAA19CA207: North American SNJ, N3375G, Chino, CA, April 13, 2019 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 13, 2019, 13:55 local (20:55 UTC) - Place: Chino, CA - Coordinates: 33.974723, -117.63639 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.9747&lon=-117.6364&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining events: [Taxi-to runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200); [Taxi-to runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 6, 2019 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 99269 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA19CA207 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/99269/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=99269 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA207 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stopped airplane while taxiing. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stopped airplane while taxiing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Attention/monitoring: monitoring other aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [North American SNJ-5, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=6400418), [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on operation (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [North American SNJ-5, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040/cases.md?model=6400418), [All aircraft, 116 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040/cases.md) - [Attention/monitoring: monitoring other aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot of other aircraft (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on operation (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [All aircraft, 116 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Taxi-to runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 1; cases with it: [North American SNJ-5, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=6400418), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) - [Taxi-to runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 2; cases with it: [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was doing S-turns while taxiing and that he did not see any airplanes in the run-up area. While positioning the airplane in the run-up area, his airplane's left wing collided with the propeller of a stopped airplane. The pilot of the stopped airplane reported that, after completing a run-up and waiting for a clearance to depart, he saw a "warbird" entering the run-up area. The other airplane continued straight, and the left wing collided with his airplane's propeller. The tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. Both pilots reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was doing S-turns while taxiing and that he did not see any airplanes in the run-up area. While positioning the airplane in the run-up area, his airplane's left wing collided with the propeller of a stopped airplane. The pilot of the stopped airplane reported that, after completing a run-up and waiting for a clearance to depart, he saw a "warbird" entering the run-up area. The other airplane continued straight, and the left wing collided with his airplane's propeller. The tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. Both pilots reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he was doing S-turns while taxiing due to the restricted forward visibility and did not see any airplanes in the run-up area. While positioning the airplane in the run-up area, the left wing collided with the propeller of a stopped airplane. The pilot of the stopped airplane reported that, after completing a run-up and waiting for a clearance to depart, he observed a "warbird" entering the run-up area. The other airplane continued straight, and the left wing collided with their propeller. The tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilots of the tailwheel-equipped airplane and the stopped airplane reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he was doing S-turns while taxiing due to the restricted forward visibility and did not see any airplanes in the run-up area. While positioning the airplane in the run-up area, the left wing collided with the propeller of a stopped airplane. The pilot of the stopped airplane reported that, after completing a run-up and waiting for a clearance to depart, he observed a "warbird" entering the run-up area. The other airplane continued straight, and the left wing collided with their propeller. The tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilots of the tailwheel-equipped airplane and the stopped airplane reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N3375G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3375G), registered now, S/N 90790, built 1943 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: North American SNJ (5) - Registry model: [North American SNJ-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-snj-5) (registry code 6400418) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 90790 - Year built: 1943 - Airframe hours: 8077.2 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney R1340 An-1 650 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Planes Of Fame Air Museum - Registered owner: Planes Of Fame Air Museum - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 27, 2018 - Departed: CNO, Chino, CA - Destination: CNO, Chino, CA - Airport: CNO, Chino, runway 26R, 4,858 × 150 ft, asphalt - Equipment: None ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: N316RM (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: MORRISON ROCKY V Sportsman GS-2 - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 7134 - Year built: 2015 - Airframe hours: 274 - Engines: Lycoming YIO-390-EXP 210 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Minor damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, May 22, 2018 - Departed: CNO, Chino, CA - Destination: CNO, Chino, CA - Airport: CNO, Chino, runway 26R, 4,858 × 150 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Electronic multifunction display, Electronic primary flight display, Handheld GPS, Stall warning system, ADS-B, Angle of attack indicator, Auto-pilot ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N3375G; age 58; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review January 25, 2019; seat: front; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 3,000 total, 200 in this make and model - Pilot-rated passenger, aircraft N3375G; age 58; injuries: none; airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, with waivers/limitations; last flight review August 10, 2018; seat: rear; flight hours: 15,975 total, 557 in this make and model, 5,852 as pilot in command, 165 in the last 90 days, 65 in the last 30 days - Pilot, aircraft N316RM; age 64; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 4, 2017; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 449 total, 350 in this make and model, 365 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 36 °F - Altimeter: 29.96 inHg - Observed at: KCNO ## 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 20190413023612A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190413023612A), Apr 13, 2019: North American SNJ-5, Chino, CA, Minor damage. N3375G, a North American SNJ-5, taxied into N316RM (a glastar sportsman 2) at Chino Airport (kcno) on 4/13/19, at approximately 1410 local. No injuries, minor… - [Accident 20190413023602A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190413023602A), Apr 13, 2019: Morrison Rocky V SPORTSMAN GS-2, Chino, Substantial damage. N3375G, a north American SNJ-5, taxied into N316RM (a glastar sportsman 2) at Chino airport (kcno) on 4/13/19, at approximately 1410 local. No injuries, minor… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on May 8, 2019, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=99269. 1.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (N3375G) (item 1, .PDF, 362 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40472662&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1%20(N3375G)-Master.PDF - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (N316RM) (item 2, .PDF, 1.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40472663&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1%20(N316RM)-Master.PDF - Record of Conversation (Pilot N3375G) (item 3, .PDF, 94 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40472664&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20(Pilot%20N3375G)-Master.PDF - Accident Photos (item 4, .PDF, 2 photos, 213 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40472665&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photos-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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