Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 28-161 near Everglades, FL — 2016-01-31

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Date
2016-01-31
Location
Everglades, FL, USA
Airport
X01
Aircraft
PIPER PA 28-161
Registration
N705RA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with two unoccupied airplanes.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after landing at an unfamiliar airport, and while taxiing, the airplane's right wing impacted two airplanes that were parked in the parking area, which resulted in substantial damage to the right 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.

NTSB coding

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