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June 24, 1995 · Piper PA-28-181 · N6911P
Palm Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N6911P
Operator
Alan L Kaplan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA228
WHILE TAXIING TO A PARKING RAMP FOLLOWING LANDING, THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRPLANE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH A FENCE POST, 1 FOOT INBOARD OF THE WING TIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a fence post while taxiing.
Full Narrative
On June 24, 1995, at 1210 hours Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N6911P, collided with a fence post with its left wing while taxiing at Bermuda Dunes Airport, Palm Springs, California. The airplane was substantially damaged. The certificated private pilot was not injured. The flight originated at Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport, Burbank, California, at 1110 hours. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. According to the pilot's verbal statement, the left wing collided with the fence post 1 foot inboard of the wing tip while he was taxiing to a parking ramp following landing. The accident was discovered by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector on June 28, while the airplane was being repaired.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 PDT
Nearest AirportBermuda Dunes (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN6911P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlan L Kaplan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AYM · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 15 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT