Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA28 near Palm Coast, FL — 2016-12-13

Final reportGAA17CA149
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Date
2016-12-13
Location
Palm Coast, FL, USA
Airport
FIN
Aircraft
PIPER PA28
Registration
N3563K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway sign.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after landing and during the turn onto a taxiway, the left wing impacted a taxiway sign. He added that he was not able to see the sign because of sun glare. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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