Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL92LA137

GOLDSBORO, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N6480W

PIPER PA-28-140

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS TAXIING FOR DEPARTURE, ATTEMPTED A 180 DEGREE TURN, AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT LEFT THE TAXIWAY, AND STRUCK A PARKED AIRCRAFT ON THE RAMP.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING TAXI.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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