Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA212

Gardner, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N43181

PIPER PA28-151

Analysis

The pilot reported that after he landed, he proceeded to taxi the airplane to the tie-down area. The pilot turned left, after the fuel pumps, and continued to taxi the airplane between a row of parked airplanes and the FBO building. The pilot stated that he thought one of the parked airplanes was further back in the row, so he moved to the right; the airplane's right wing then impacted the building's porch posts.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that after he landed, he proceeded to taxi the airplane to the tie-down area. He turned left, after the fuel pumps, and continued to taxi the airplane between a row of parked airplanes and the fixed base operator's building. The pilot stated that he thought one of the parked airplanes was further back in the row, so he moved to the right; the airplane's right wing then impacted the building's porch posts.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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