Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while taxing, which resulted in the airplane striking a light pole.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the flight his seat had lowered and resulted in reduced forward visibility. After landing the pilot taxied back to the ramp and attempted to locate the designated parking spot for the airplane. While attempting to locate the parking spot, airplane’s left wing struck a light pole, which substantially damaged it. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA26LA068 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 11, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fort Pierce, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Treasure Coast Intl (FPR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-28-181
- N-number
- N620AC
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2014
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.