PIPER PA-28-161 near Atlanta, GA — 2011-01-29
Final reportERA11CA131
- Date
- 2011-01-29
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Airport
- PDK
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-161
- Registration
- N9127F
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's wrong turn while taxiing resulting in a collision with a sign.
NTSB narrative
The pilot stated that he was holding short of a runway intersection awaiting further clearance from the ground air traffic controller. After receiving clearance to cross the runway, the pilot mistakenly turned left onto a grassy area. The right wing impacted a sign, resulting in substantial damage to the aileron and wing flap. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
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