Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-181 near Wickenburg, AZ — 2011-01-04

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Date
2011-01-04
Location
Wickenburg, AZ, USA
Airport
E25
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-181
Registration
N443PA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's right wing and the pole.

NTSB narrative

While parking the airplane, the student pilot 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 substantial damage to the spar.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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