Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-31-350 near Honolulu, HI — 2010-04-04

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Date
2010-04-04
Location
Honolulu, HI, USA
Airport
PNL
Aircraft
PIPER PA-31-350
Registration
N61384
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Taxi

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during taxi due to his inadequate visual lookout.

NTSB narrative

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.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have focused on taxiing instead of adjusting radios and instruments.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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