Collision on ground involving a Cessna 172P, VH-PGL and Grob G-115C2, VH-ZTF, Jandakot Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 10 January 1997

199700082

Summary

The student had just completed a dual check and was taxiing for a period of solo circuit training. He reported that as he taxied along the taxiway he checked the holding point for conflicting aircraft but did not see any navigation or anti-collision lights. As the Cessna approached the holding point the pilot's visibility was affected by glare from the landing light of an aircraft on final approach and he did not see the Grob parked in front of him. The Cessna's propeller struck the tail of the Grob.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199700082
Occurrence date 10/01/1997
Location Jandakot Aerodrome
State Western Australia
Report release date 13/01/1997
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172P
Registration VH-PGL
Sector Piston
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Jandakot WA
Destination Jandakot WA
Damage Minor

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau
Model G-115C2
Registration VH-ZTF
Sector Piston
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Jandakot WA
Destination Jandakot WA
Damage Substantial