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February 11, 1995 · Piper PA-30 · N8778Y

Miami, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-30
Tail Number
N8778Y
Operator
Zimetm Malcolm
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA076

THE AIRPLANE HAD LANDED AND WAS TAXIING TO PARK, TRAVELING NORTH ON A TAXIWAY. A TRUCK WAS DRIVING WEST ON AN INTERSECTING TAXIWAY WITH A PAINTED STOP SIGN ON THE GROUND. THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP AND COLLIDED WITH THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRPLANE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE TRUCK DRIVER TO FOLLOW AIRPORT OPERATIONS PROCEDURES AND SIGNS.

Full Narrative

On February 11, 1995, about 1135 eastern standard time, N8778Y, a Piper PA-30 was struck by a vehicle on taxi after landing at Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida. The airplane was operated by the pilot, Malcolm Zimet, and was completing a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan had been filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and one passenger were not injured. The truck was damaged and the driver reported minor injuries. The flight originated from San Salvador, Bahamas, about 1 hour 15 minutes earlier. Initial examination of the airplane by local FAA inspectors revealed damage to the airplane right wing, fuel tank, and ribs. The truck was traveling west and the airplane was taxiing north. Examination of the taxiway intersection revealed painted stop letters on the vehicular driving lane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 EST
Nearest AirportMiami International (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN8778Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZimetm Malcolm
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data