PIPER PA-28-161
Valparaiso, IN — June 26, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 26, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA396 |
| Event ID | 20120627X20651 |
| Location | Valparaiso, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.45389, -87.00694 |
| Airport | Porter County Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to stop the airplane while taxiing to park, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taxiing the airplane on the ramp, turning the airplane to park. The pilot added power to complete the turn; however, he was not able to stop quick enough after the turn was completed, and the airplane hit a parked sport utility vehicle. The left wing spar was bent and the firewall was wrinkled. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found 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.