Gippsland GA8
Bethel, AK — May 2, 2019
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA239 |
| Event ID | 20190502X02835 |
| Location | Bethel, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.77861, -161.83722 |
| Airport | Bethel |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Gippsland |
| Model | GA8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 7 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a shipping container while taxiing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing, while taxiing to the tie-down area, during a "tight" right turn, the airplane's left-wing tip struck a shipping container.
The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar.
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.