PIPER PA 28-181
Wickenburg, AZ — May 24, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA110 |
| Event ID | 20150608X92806 |
| Location | Wickenburg, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.97055, -112.79500 |
| Airport | Wickenburg municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-181 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's wing clearance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while taxiing in the ramp area after landing, he did not visually monitor the airplane's wing clearance and struck a parked airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar.
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.