Probable cause
The pilot's failure to monitor the parked vehicle, which resulted in a ground collision and substantial damage to the left wing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while taxiing in the ramp area after landing, he was focused on an airplane parked to his right and was not monitoring the proximity of a vehicle parked to his left. Subsequently, the left wing struck the parked vehicle.
The left wing spar was substantially damaged.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA16CA237 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 12, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wickenburg, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Wickenburg Muni (E25)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA28
- N-number
- N416PA
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2001
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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