# NTSB WPR21LA253: Cessna T206H, N206DT, Palm Springs, CA, May 10, 2021

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report
- Date: May 10, 2021, 09:21 local (16:21 UTC)
- Place: Palm Springs, CA
- Coordinates: 33.745037, -116.26793
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.7450&lon=-116.2679&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: Approved by Office Director
- Investigation class: Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish
- NTSB office: Western Pacific Region
- Parties: Federal Aviation Administration
- NTSB case key (mKey): 103373
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR21LA253
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/103373/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=103373
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA253

## Probable cause (aircraft 1)

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

## 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 of other aircraft (probable cause), aircraft 1; cases with it: [Cessna T206H, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=2073303), [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 · Response/compensation (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Raytheon B200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040/cases.md?model=7150006), [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 (probable cause), aircraft 2; cases with it: [Raytheon B200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/cases.md?model=7150006), [All aircraft, 231 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021540/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: [Cessna T206H, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=2073303), [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: [Raytheon B200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=7150006), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md)

## Analysis (aircraft 1)

The pilot of the Cessna reported that, he turned off the taxiway to perform a functional check of his autopilot and electric trim systems. A few seconds later, the pilot of a Kingair was taxiing and observed the Cessna’s tail partially obstructing the taxiway. The Kingair pilot turned sharply to the left to avoid an impact. As the Cessna pilot was checking his systems, he suddenly felt his airplane lurch forward. The Cessna pilot immediately observed the Kingair pass to his rear left and used the airport’s common traffic advisory frequency to inform the Kingair pilot that he had collided with his airplane. The Kingair pilot denied the ground collision and subsequently tookoff. As a result of the collision, the Cessna’s rudder and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The right-wing winglet of the Kingair displayed minor red paint transfer. The pilots of both airplanes reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

## Aircraft 1

- Registration: [N206DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206DT), registered now, S/N T20608662, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA T206H (H)
- Registry model: [Cessna T206H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t206h) (registry code 2073303) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-aj1a) (registry code 42004, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: T20608662
- Year built: 2006
- Airframe hours: 706.1
- Engines: LYCOMING TIO-540-AJ1A 310 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 25, 2020, 53 hours before
- Destination: S21, Sunriver, OR
- Airport: UDD, Bermuda Dunes, runway 10/28, 5,002 × 70 ft, asphalt
- Equipment: Auto-pilot, Angle of attack indicator, ADS-B, Stall warning system, Onboard weather, Electronic primary flight display, Electronic multifunction display

## Aircraft 2

- Registration: [N505SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505SP), registered now, S/N BB-1538, built 1996 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY B200
- Registry model: [Raytheon B200](https://openairdocs.org/model/raytheon-b200) (registry code 7150006) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-42) (registry code 52062, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: BB-1538
- Year built: 1996
- Airframe hours: 3000
- Engines: P&W CANADA PT6A-42 850 horsepower turbo prop; P&W CANADA PT6A-42 850 horsepower turbo prop
- Damage: Minor damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: N505sp LLC
- Registered owner: N505sp LLC
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, December 20, 2020
- Destination: CRQ, Carlsbad, CA
- Equipment: ADS-B, Auto-pilot, Satellite tracking device, Onboard weather, Stall warning system

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot, aircraft N206DT; age 65; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review August 5, 2019; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 699.8 total, 165 in this make and model, 659 as pilot in command, 25.3 in the last 90 days, 10.6 in the last 30 days
- Pilot, aircraft N505SP; age 74; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review January 1, 2021; seat: left; flight hours: 5,500 total, 2,000 in this make and model, 60 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 77 °F, dew point 48 °F
- Altimeter: 29.76 inHg
- Observed at: KTRM, 9 nm away
- METAR: METAR KTRM 101552Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP079 T02500094=

## 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 20210510009322A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210510009322A), May 10, 2021: Cessna T206H, Burmuda Dunes, CA, Substantial damage. At approximately 0921 PDT (local), an commmercial rated pilot was on a personal flight in king air N505SP. The flight was taxiing out from the west ramp to…
- [Accident 20210510006212A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210510006212A), May 10, 2021: Raytheon Aircraft Company B200, Bermuda Dunes, CA, Substantial damage. At approximately 0921 PDT (local), an commmercial rated pilot was on a personal flight in king air N505SP. The flight was taxiing out from the west ramp to…

## Docket (3 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 20, 2021, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=103373. 7.9 MB in all.

- Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 - king air pilot (item 1, PDF, 9 pages, 4.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=12613065&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Completed%20NTSB%20Form%206120-1%20(07-13-2021)_Redacted-Rel-Rel.pdf
- Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 - Cessna pilot (item 2, PDF, 9 pages, 1.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=12491329&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=cessna%206120_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- Bermuda dunes airport incident report (item 3, PDF, 7 pages, 2.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=12490163&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Bermuda%20Dunes%20Incident%20Report_Redacted-Rel.pdf

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.

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