Summary
On July 28, 2022, a Meschler Gary R RV-4 (N79KM) was involved in an incident near Oshkosh, WI. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The failure of the pilot of N694V (RV-8) to maintain clearance from the preceding airplane, N79KM (RV-4), while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA346. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N79KM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the pilot of N694V (RV-8) to maintain clearance from the preceding airplane, N79KM (RV-4), while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA346