RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY B200
Richfield, UT — April 15, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 15, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA235 |
| Event ID | 20170417X83921 |
| Location | Richfield, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.74417, -112.09695 |
| Airport | RICHFIELD MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY |
| Model | B200 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain separation from a fence post during taxi at night.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during taxi on a parking ramp at night he decided to make a 180° left turn to position the airplane before picking up a patient. He added that during the turn, the right wing impacted a fence post.
The right wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.