Cessna R182 and Siai-Marchetti SF.260B accident near San Jose, California, July 8, 2017
On July 8, 2017 at about 6:18 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Cessna R182 (N1746R) and Siai-Marchetti SF.260B (N26AE), were involved in the same accident near San Jose, California (Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara C airport). No one was hurt; 7 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.
The other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 8, 2017 · about 6:18 pm local time
- Place
- San Jose, California · Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara C · map
- Type
- Accident · collision on the ground
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 7 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft 1
- Cessna R182 RG, built 1978 · all R182s on the register
- Registration
- N1746R · registry record · serial R18200543
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
- Aircraft 2
- Siai-Marchetti SF.260B B, built 1976
- Registration
- N26AE · registry record · serial 230(2106)
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative for the Cessna R182 final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, the airplane's right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti. The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing. Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplane's that would have precluded normal operation.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The NTSB's narrative for the Siai-Marchetti SF.260B final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot of the Cessna reported that, as he taxied into the runup area between another Cessna and a Siai-Marchetti, the airplane's right wing impacted the rudder of the Siai-Marchetti. The Siai-Marchetti sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the right wing. Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record for the Cessna R182 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground collision during taxi defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Psychological › Attention/monitoring › Monitoring other aircraft › Pilot
- cause Environmental issues › Physical environment › Object/animal/substance › Aircraft › Effect on operation
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 1,724 hours in all; 435 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: unk
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming O540 (piston); 3,431 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 310° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 48°F (9°C)
- Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
- Observation at 5:50 pm from KRHV
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
The factual record for the Siai-Marchetti SF.260B from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground collision during taxi defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Psychological › Attention/monitoring › Monitoring other aircraft › Pilot of other aircraft
- cause Environmental issues › Physical environment › Object/animal/substance › Aircraft › Effect on operation
Pilot
- Flight time: 310 hours in all; 98 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: frt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Seats: 3
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming O-540 SERIES (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Swallows INC.
The flight
- Flight plan: not recorded
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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