# NTSB LAX94LA195: Stinson 108-3, N6319M, Ramona, CA, April 10, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 10, 1994, 10:45 local (17:45 UTC) - Place: Ramona, CA - Coordinates: 33.069152, -116.830131 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.0692&lon=-116.8301&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 14, 1994 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 28723 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX94LA195 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/28723/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA195 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, taxi - from landing - object - aircraft parked/standing - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, standing - engine(s) operating - object - aircraft moving on ground - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot of other aircraft (cause) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) A Stinson (N6319M) was taxiing to parking after landing and collided with a standing Cessna 210B (N9616X), which was waiting to takeoff. The Stinson pilot (N6319M) said he had landed on runway 27 and taxied back on a parallel taxiway to the approach end of the runway in order to cross to his parking area. The pilot stated that he did not see anyone on the far side and crossed the runway in a southerly direction. As the aircraft reached the other side of the runway, it collided left wing to left wing with the Cessna 210B (N9616X), which was stopped in a northerly direction waiting to pull onto the runway. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) A Stinson (N6319M) was taxiing to parking after landing and collided with a standing Cessna 210B (N9616X), which was waiting to takeoff. The Stinson pilot (N6319M) said he had landed on runway 27 and taxied back on a parallel taxiway to the approach end of the runway in order to cross to his parking area. The pilot stated that he did not see anyone on the far side and crossed the runway in a southerly direction. As the aircraft reached the other side of the runway, it collided left wing to left wing with the Cessna 210B (N9616X), which was stopped in a northerly direction waiting to pull onto the runway. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) On April 10, 1994, at 1045 Pacific daylight time, a Stinson 108- 3, N6319M, collided with a Cessna 210B, N9616X, while taxiing on the airport at Ramona, California. The Stinson, owned and operated by the pilot, was taxiing to parking from landing after a local area personal flight. The Cessna, owned and operated by the pilot, was taxiing for departure. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plans were filed for the respective operations. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage. There were no injuries to any of the aircraft occupants. The Stinson flight, with the pilot as the sole occupant, originated at the Ramona airport on the day of the accident at 0945 hours as a local area personal flight. The Cessna operation, with the pilot and one passenger onboard, was originating at the time of the collision as a flight to Corona, California. According to a verbal and written statement from the Stinson pilot (N6319M), he had landed on runway 27 and taxied back on a parallel taxiway to the approach end of the runway in order to cross to his parking area. The pilot stated that he did not see anyone on the far side and crossed the runway in a southerly direction. As the aircraft reached the other side of the runway, it collided left wing to left wing with the Cessna 210B (N9616X), which was stopped in a northerly direction waiting to pull onto the runway. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On April 10, 1994, at 1045 Pacific daylight time, a Stinson 108- 3, N6319M, collided with a Cessna 210B, N9616X, while taxiing on the airport at Ramona, California. The Stinson, owned and operated by the pilot, was taxiing to parking from landing after a local area personal flight. The Cessna, owned and operated by the pilot, was taxiing for departure. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plans were filed for the respective operations. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage. There were no injuries to any of the aircraft occupants. The Stinson flight, with the pilot as the sole occupant, originated at the Ramona airport on the day of the accident at 0945 hours as a local area personal flight. The Cessna operation, with the pilot and one passenger onboard, was originating at the time of the collision as a flight to Corona, California. According to a verbal and written statement from the Stinson pilot (N6319M), he had landed on runway 27 and taxied back on a parallel taxiway to the approach end of the runway in order to cross to his parking area. The pilot stated that he did not see anyone on the far side and crossed the runway in a southerly direction. As the aircraft reached the other side of the runway, it collided left wing to left wing with the Cessna 210B (N9616X), which was stopped in a northerly direction waiting to pull onto the runway. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N6319M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6319M), registered now, S/N 108-4319, built 1948 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: STINSON 108-3 - Registry model: [Stinson 108-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3) (registry code 9230408) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Franklin 6A4165 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4165-series) (registry code 27025, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 108-4319 - Airframe hours: 2352 - Engines: FRANKLIN 6A4-165-B3 165 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Bernhard O. Peterson - Registered owner: Bernhard O. Peterson - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility - Last inspection: Annual, June 4, 1993, 64 hours before - Airport: L39, Ramona Airport, runway 27, 4,000 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N9616X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9616X), registered now, S/N 21057916, built 1961 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 210B - Registry model: [Cessna 210B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210b) (registry code 2073410) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21057916 - Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-470 260 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Maurice D. Bowers - Registered owner: Maurice D. Bowers - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility - Departed: L39 - Destination: L66, CORONA, CA - Airport: L39, Ramona Airport, runway 27, 4,000 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N6319M; age 74; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 3,542 total, 2,414 in this make and model, 3,475 as pilot in command, 21 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours - Pilot, aircraft N9616X; age 71; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine sea, multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: expired; seat: left; flight hours: 2,000 total ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 20 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 19940410008251A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940410008251A), Apr 10, 1994: Univar 1083, Ramona, CA, Substantial damage. Taxiing to park collided with N9616X that was waiting for takeoff. Crossed runway. Wings hit. Blind forward. - [Accident 19940410008252A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940410008252A), Apr 10, 1994: Cessna 210B, Ramona, CA, Substantial damage. On taxiway waiting takeoff left wing struck by left wing of other aircraft. Tail wheel blind forward. 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.