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September 14, 2004 · Piper PA-32R-301 · N5300R
Monterey, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Monterey, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301
Tail Number
N5300R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX04CA317
The airplane drifted left, off the taxiway centerline, and the left wing struck a yellow post that guarded a fire hydrant. While taxing outbound from the airplane's hangar, bright morning sunglare distracted the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway and adequate obstacle clearance. A factor was the bright morning sunglare.
Full Narrative
On September 14, 2004, at 0830 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301, N5300R, collided with a metal fire hydrant guard post while taxing for takeoff at Monterey, California. The owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed for the local area personal flight. The pilot stated to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that while taxing outbound from the airplane's hangar, bright morning sunglare distracted him. The airplane drifted left, off the taxiway centerline, and the left wing struck a yellow post that guarded a fire hydrant.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PDT
Nearest AirportMONTEREY (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R-301
Tail NumberN5300R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0