# NTSB Accident LAX96LA092
> **Classic Aircraft Corp. WACO YMF** · 1995-12-29 · KAILUA KONA, HI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA092
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05040
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-29
- **Location:** KAILUA KONA, HI, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Classic Aircraft Corp.
- **Model:** WACO YMF
- **Registration:** N40115
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport.  Factors in the accident were:  the congested nature of the taxi lane, which limited the Waco pilot's ability to perform clearing turns while taxiing; the Waco pilot's restricted forward visibility due to the landing gear configuration and engine cowling size; and the Cessna pilot's failure to attempt radio contact with the Waco when the danger of a collision became apparent.

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