PIPER PA28
Wickenburg, AZ — May 12, 2016
Event Information
| Date | May 12, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA237 |
| Event ID | 20160517X40205 |
| Location | Wickenburg, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.97111, -112.79444 |
| Airport | WICKENBURG MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| 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 parked vehicle, which resulted in a ground collision and substantial damage to the left wing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taxiing in the ramp area after landing, he was focused on an airplane parked to his right and was not monitoring the proximity of a vehicle parked to his left. Subsequently, the left wing struck the parked vehicle.
The left wing spar was substantially damaged.
The pilot did not report any 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.