Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 31-350 near Portland, OR — 2015-11-17

Final reportGAA16CA051
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Date
2015-11-17
Location
Portland, OR, USA
Airport
PDX
Aircraft
PIPER PA 31-350
Registration
N555RG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the fuel truck driver to see and avoid the taxiing airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after landing during dark rainy night conditions, he exited the runway on taxiway E and contacted the ground controller. The controller instructed the pilot to taxi via E and E4 to the ramp. The pilot further reported that he proceeded to taxi south on E and made a left turn onto E4. On E4 the airplane's left wing was struck by a fuel truck. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. According to the local Police Department report, the fuel truck driver reported that he was driving on the south perimeter road and came to a stop at the stop sign for about 15 seconds. The driver continued to cross the intersection at about 5 miles per hour, and drove into the airplane. The fuel truck driver reported that he did not see the airplane.

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