Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20J near Greenfield, IN — 2011-05-13

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Date
2011-05-13
Location
Greenfield, IN, USA
Airport
MQJ
Aircraft
MOONEY M20J
Registration
N10143
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a communications cart while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was taxiing to the ramp after landing when he heard ground controllers instruct another airplane to hold short to allow his airplane to pass. The pilot stated that he moved to the right for more clearance between the other airplane and his. The right wingtip of the airplane struck a remote communications cart that was placed at the edge of the taxiway. The accident airplane suffered substantial damage to the right wing. The outboard 2 to 3 feet of the leading edge of the right wing was crushed rearward causing damage to the wing skin, ribs, and spar. After the accident, the remote communications cart was moved farther from the edge of the taxiway.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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