DH82A Tiger Moth, G-AKUE and Cessna 152, G-BMTB, 15 August 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
15 August 2010
Aircraft type:
DH82A Tiger Moth and Cessna 152
Location:
Redhill Airfield, Surrey
Registration:
G-AKUE and G-BMTB

DH82A Tiger Moth, G-AKUE and Cessna 152, G-BMTB

Summary:

After clearing the runway and confirming that there were no obstructions in the aircraft鈥檚 path, the pilot of G-AKUE taxied towards the apron. As he approached the apron, the pilot became aware of the presence of another aircraft a short distance in front of him, so he switched off the engine in an effort to stop his aircraft. 皇冠体育app Tiger Moth, which is not fitted with wheel brakes, continued to roll forward and its propeller struck the right aileron of G-BMTB. 皇冠体育app occupants of both aircraft were uninjured. 皇冠体育app pilot of G-AKUE attributed the accident to a combination of the restricted forward visibility from the Tiger Moth on the ground and confirming that his aircraft鈥檚 path remained clear of obstructions too late to prevent the collision.

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