PIPER PA-28-181
Wickenburg, AZ — January 4, 2011
Event Information
| Date | January 4, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA085 |
| Event ID | 20110104X52154 |
| Location | Wickenburg, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.96583, -112.80222 |
| Airport | Wickenburg Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| 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 student pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's right wing and the pole.
Full Narrative
The student pilot submitted a written statement. He had landed at his destination and was taxiing to parking. While parking the airplane, he noticed a pole by the parking area. He thought that there was adequate clearance between the right wing and the pole. However, the leading edge of the right wing contacted the pole and resulted in damage to the spar.
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.