Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI90LA034

FREEPORT, IL, USA

Aircraft #1

N43313

PIPER PA-28-151

Analysis

WHILE TAXIING ACROSS THE APRON, THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE AND STRUCK A PARKED VAN WITH THE WINGTIP.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY JUDGE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS AIRPLANE AND A PARKED VEHICLE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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