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April 17, 1987 · Piper PA-28-181 · N2183D
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N2183D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA117
WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF ON A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A PARKED FUEL TRUCK. THE PILOT SAID HE SAW THE PARKED TRUCK AND ATTEMPTED TO TAXI BETWEEN IT AND SOME PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT SAID HE MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE AND THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE TRUCK. THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL AIRFRAME DAMAGE.
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WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF ON A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A PARKED FUEL TRUCK. THE PILOT SAID HE SAW THE PARKED TRUCK AND ATTEMPTED TO TAXI BETWEEN IT AND SOME PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT SAID HE MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE AND THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE TRUCK. THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL AIRFRAME DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportPort Columbus (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN2183D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC