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:
- A Piper J-3 Cub collided with a Cessna 150E during taxi operations at Evergreen Airpark.
- Both aircraft sustained substantial damage, but fortunately, neither pilot was injured in the incident.
- The J-3 pilot stated he did not see the Cessna, which was performing an engine run-up, before the collision occurred.
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