PIPER PA28
Palm Coast, FL — December 13, 2016
Event Information
| Date | December 13, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA149 |
| Event ID | 20170222X20442 |
| Location | Palm Coast, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.46472, -81.20695 |
| Airport | FLAGLER EXECUTIVE |
| 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 maintain clearance from the taxiway sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing during the turn onto a taxiway, the left wing impacted a taxiway sign. He added that he was not able to see the sign because of a sun glare.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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.