Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-32-301 near Lancaster, PA — 2013-01-27

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Date
2013-01-27
Location
Lancaster, PA, USA
Airport
LNS
Aircraft
PIPER PA-32-301
Registration
N8385S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing from landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, while taxiing back to the hangar, she noticed a parked vehicle in the distance and off to the right of the taxiway she was traveling on. The pilot applied brakes to slow the airplane and looked to her right to ensure there was adequate space between the wing and the vehicle. The pilot returned her eyes to the taxiway in front of her momentarily but turned her attention to the vehicle once again for reassurance, at which time the airplane struck the vehicle, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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