Cessna 152, VH-HCE, Piper PA28-181, VH-EMZ, Bankstown NSW, 14 May 1988

198802367

Summary

The pilot of VH-HCE was preparing to conduct solo circuits and landings, using runway 11 Right. The aircraft had stopped facing northwards on the bitumen section of runway 36 Right, just south of taxiway Lima, while the instructor vacated the aircraft. The Piper VH-EMZ had previously landed and was taxiing westward along taxiway Lima. As VH-EMZ approached the runway 36 Right intersection, VH-HCE began to cross taxiway Lima, heading towards the holding point for runway 11 Right. The two aircraft collided in the middle of the taxiway. The pilot of VH-EMZ subsequently reported that she had difficulty seeing along the taxiway because of the late afternoon sun. The pilot of VH-HCE reported that he had looked along taxiway Lima prior to moving forward, but had not seen the other aircraft.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198802367
Occurrence date 14/05/1988
Location Bankstown
Report release date 09/11/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 152
Registration VH-HCE
Serial number 15283791
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Bankstown NSW
Destination Bankstown NSW
Damage Substantial

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-28
Registration VH-EMZ
Serial number 28-7790600
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Mudgee NSW
Destination Bankstown NSW
Damage Substantial