Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during taxi due to his inadequate visual lookout.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he was taxing to the runway when his airplane collided with an unoccupied, parked airplane. A witness observed the accident and approached the pilot shortly after the collision to render aid. He queried the pilot as to what had happened. The pilot stated that he was not paying attention and was occupied with adjusting radios and instruments. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the accident site reported that the airplane left two skid marks, which appeared to be a result of hard braking.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR10LA189 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 4, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Nearest airport
- Honolulu International Airport (PNL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-31-350
- N-number
- N61384
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
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