# NTSB LAX08LA235: Extra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L, N981KM, San Jose, CA, July 20, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 20, 2008, 15:30 local (22:30 UTC) - Place: San Jose, CA - Coordinates: 37.332778, -121.819725 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.3328&lon=-121.8197&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining events: [Taxi-from runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200); [Taxi-from runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 23, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 68491 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX08LA235 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/68491/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA235 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) The pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from another airplane. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane. ## 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: [Extra Flugzeugproduktions EA 300/L, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=70218DN), [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md) - [Personnel issues](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02060000): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Extra Flugzeugproduktions EA 300/L, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02060000/cases.md?model=70218DN), [All aircraft, 137 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02060000/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: [Cessna TR182, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=2072735), [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md) - [Personnel issues](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02060000): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot of other aircraft (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Cessna TR182, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02060000/cases.md?model=2072735), [All aircraft, 137 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02060000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Taxi-from runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Extra Flugzeugproduktions EA 300/L, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=70218DN), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) - [Taxi-from runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Cessna TR182, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=2072735), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) After landing on runway 31R, the pilot of a Cessna 182 exited onto taxiway Delta, with instructions to hold short of taxiway Zulu and to contact ground control for further taxi instructions. The pilot contacted ground control, and received a clearance to taxi to parking via taxiway Zulu. During this time, the Extra 300 had landed on runway 31L, and exited onto taxiway Delta, with hold short instructions for the right runway. As he turned onto Delta, the pilot of the Extra 300 saw the Cessna 182 holding short of taxiway Zulu. About a minute later, he was cleared to cross the right runway, hold short of taxiway Zulu, and contact ground control. The pilot of the Extra 300 taxied about 50 yards onto taxiway Delta, across the runway and across taxiway Yankee, towards taxiway Zulu. He stated that the nose of the airplane blocked his forward view and that he did not perform S-turns to identify any obstacles ahead. He also reported that he had forgotten that he had seen the Cessna 182 on taxiway Zulu earlier. The Extra 300 pilot was taxiing with idle power, and about to contact ground control, when the propeller of his airplane collided with the tail, rudder, and elevator of the Cessna 182. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) After landing on runway 31R, the pilot of a Cessna 182 exited onto taxiway Delta, with instructions to hold short of taxiway Zulu and to contact ground control for further taxi instructions. The pilot contacted ground control, and received a clearance to taxi to parking via taxiway Zulu. During this time, the Extra 300 had landed on runway 31L, and exited onto taxiway Delta, with hold short instructions for the right runway. As he turned onto Delta, the pilot of the Extra 300 saw the Cessna 182 holding short of taxiway Zulu. About a minute later, he was cleared to cross the right runway, hold short of taxiway Zulu, and contact ground control. The pilot of the Extra 300 taxied about 50 yards onto taxiway Delta, across the runway and across taxiway Yankee, towards taxiway Zulu. He stated that the nose of the airplane blocked his forward view and that he did not perform S-turns to identify any obstacles ahead. He also reported that he had forgotten that he had seen the Cessna 182 on taxiway Zulu earlier. The Extra 300 pilot was taxiing with idle power, and about to contact ground control, when the propeller of his airplane collided with the tail, rudder, and elevator of the Cessna 182. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) On July 20, 2008, about 1530 Pacific daylight time, an Extra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L, N981KM, collided on the ground with a Cessna TR182, N5146S, at Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV), San Jose, California. Both pilots were operating their airplanes under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. The private pilot piloting the EA 300 and the private pilot piloting the TR 182 were not injured. The EA 300 sustained minor damage, and the TR 182 sustained substantial damage to the tail section. Both airplanes had been on local area flights; the EA 300 had departed at 1450, and the TR 182 had departed at 1445. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for either flight. The pilot of the TR 182 reported that he landed on runway 31R, and exited the runway onto taxiway Delta. The local tower controllers advised the pilot to hold short of taxiway Zulu, and contact ground control on the appropriate frequency. The pilot followed the instructions and contacted ground control; however, he did not hear a response from ground control upon his initial call. The pilot contacted ground control again; the controller issued a clearance to taxi to parking via taxiway Zulu. While reading back the clearance, the pilot reportedly felt the airplane "jump and shutter," and saw debris fly from behind him forward and into his airplane's propeller. He then realized that an airplane behind him had collided with the tail of his airplane. In a written report, the pilot of EA 300 stated that he had landed on runway 31L, and followed the controllers' instructions to exit the runway at taxiway Delta, and hold short of runway 31R. The pilot reported that during the turn onto Delta, he saw the TR 182 ahead on the taxiway, holding short of Zulu. The pilot of the EA 300 reported that about 1 minute later, he was cleared to cross runway 31R, hold short of taxiway Zulu, and to contact ground control. He taxied about 50 yards on taxiway Delta, across the runway and across taxiway Yankee, towards the Zulu taxiway. The pilot stated that the nose of his airplane blocked his forward view, and he did not perform S-turns to identify if any obstacles were in front of him. He also reported that he forgot that he had seen the TR 182 ahead of his airplane. The pilot was taxiing with idle power and about to contact ground control when the propeller of his airplane collided with the rudder and elevator of the TR 182. The propeller of the EA 300 received minor damage, while the elevator, vertical stabilizer, and rudder of the TR 182 sustained substantial damage. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On July 20, 2008, about 1530 Pacific daylight time, an Extra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L, N981KM, collided on the ground with a Cessna TR182, N5146S, at Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV), San Jose, California. Both pilots were operating their airplanes under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. The private pilot piloting the EA 300 and the private pilot piloting the TR 182 were not injured. The EA 300 sustained minor damage, and the TR 182 sustained substantial damage to the tail section. Both airplanes had been on local area flights; The EA 300 had departed at 1450, and the TR 182 had departed at 1445. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for either flight. The pilot of the TR 182 reported that he landed on runway 31R, and exited the runway onto taxiway Delta. The local tower controllers advised the pilot to hold short of taxiway Zulu, and contact ground control on the appropriate frequency. The pilot followed the instructions and contacted ground control; however, he did not hear a response from ground control upon his initial call. The pilot contacted ground control again; the controller issued a clearance to taxi to parking via taxiway Zulu. While reading back the clearance, the pilot reportedly felt the airplane "jump and shutter," and saw debris fly from behind him forward and into his airplane’s propeller. He then realized that an airplane behind him had collided with the tail of his airplane. In a written report, the pilot of the EA 300 stated that he had landed on runway 31L, and followed the controllers’ instructions to exit the runway at taxiway Delta, and hold short of runway 31R. The pilot reported that during the turn onto Delta, he saw the TR 182 ahead on the taxiway, holding short of Zulu. The pilot of the EA 300 reported that about 1 minute later, he was cleared to cross runway 31R, hold short of taxiway Zulu, and to contact ground control. He taxied about 50 yards on taxiway Delta, across the runway and across taxiway Yankee, towards the Zulu taxiway. The pilot stated that the nose of his airplane blocked his forward view, and he did not perform S-turns to identify if any obstacles were in front of him. He also reported that he forgot that he had seen the TR 182 ahead of his airplane. The pilot was taxiing with idle power and about to contact ground control when the propeller of his airplane collided with the rudder and elevator of the TR 182. The propeller of the EA 300 received minor damage, while the elevator, vertical stabilizer, and rudder of the TR 182 sustained substantial damage. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N981KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N981KM), registered now, S/N 1271, built 2007 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Extra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L - Registry model: [Extra Flugzeugproduktions EA 300/L](https://openairdocs.org/model/extra-flugzeugproduktions-ea-300-l) (registry code 70218DN) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-540-l1b5) (registry code 41792, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 1271 - Airframe hours: 110 - Engines: Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Minor damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Michael R. Hsing - Registered owner: Michael R. Hsing - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Aerobatic; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, January 1, 2008, 110 hours before - Departed: RHV, San Jose, CA - Destination: RHV, San Jose, CA - Airport: RHV, Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara C, runway 31L, 3,099 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N5146S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5146S), registered now, S/N R18201511, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA TR182 - Registry model: [Cessna TR182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-tr182) (registry code 2072735) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: R18201511 - Airframe hours: 3782 - Engines: Lycoming O-540-L3C5D 235 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Steven J. Perry - Registered owner: Steven J. Perry - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 30, 2007, 50 hours before - Departed: RHV, San Jose, CA - Destination: RHV, San Jose, CA - Airport: RHV, Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara C, runway 31R, 3,099 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N981KM; age 49; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: rear; flight hours: 380 total, 100 in this make and model, 290 as pilot in command, 60 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours - Pilot, aircraft N5146S; age 53; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review October 2, 2007; seat: left; flight hours: 360 total, 60 in this make and model, 275 as pilot in command, 30 in the last 90 days, 11 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 320° at 15 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 54 °F - Altimeter: 29.94 inHg - Observed at: RHV ## 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 20080720844081A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080720844081A), Jul 20, 2008: Rhnflu EA300L, San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Causal pilot, [privacy data omitted], states that after he landed at Reid-Hillview airport on runway 31L in his tail wheeled EA300/L aircraft, he was… - [Accident 20080720844042A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080720844042A), Jul 20, 2008: Cessna TR182, San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Causal pilot, [privacy data omitted], states that after he landed at Reid-Hillview airport on runway 31L in his tail wheeled EA300/L aircraft, he was… 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.