PIPER PA 28-161
Everglades, FL — January 31, 2016
Event Information
| Date | January 31, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA119 |
| Event ID | 20160204X90121 |
| Location | Everglades, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 25.84917, -81.39000 |
| Airport | EVERGLADES AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-161 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with two unoccupied airplanes.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing at an unfamiliar airport, and while taxiing, the airplane's right wing impacted two airplanes that were parked in the parking area, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.