At about 11:30 PDT, a Piper J-3 Cub collided with a Cessna 150E while being taxied in from landing at Evergreen Airpark. Both aircraft were substantially damaged, but neither pilot was injured. The J-3 pilot said he was taxiing toward the approach end of the runway in order to proceed to parking when he taxied into the Cessna, which was doing an engine run-up in preparation for departure. He said he had not seen the aircraft and didnt know it was in the area until the two aircraft made contact.
Apr. 22, Vancouver, Wash. / Piper J-3 Cub and Cessna 150E
At about 11:30 PDT, a Piper J-3 Cub collided with a Cessna 150E while being taxied in from landing at Evergreen Airpark. Both aircraft were substantially damaged, but neither pilot was injured. The J-3 pilot said he was taxiing toward the approach end of the runway in order to proceed to parking when he taxied into the Cessna, which was doing an engine run-up in preparation for departure. He said he had not seen the aircraft and didnt know it was in the area until the two aircraft made contact....
Key Takeaways:
- Two aircraft, a Piper J-3 Cub and a Cessna 150E, collided during ground operations at Evergreen Airpark, resulting in substantial damage to both planes.
- The incident occurred when the J-3 Cub, taxiing after landing, struck the Cessna 150E, which was performing an engine run-up for departure; the Cub pilot stated he did not see the Cessna.
- Despite the significant aircraft damage, neither pilot involved in the collision sustained any injuries.
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