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March 25, 2006 · Piper 38-112 · N2316K

Apopka, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 25, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Apopka, FL
Aircraft
Piper 38-112
Tail Number
N2316K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA102

The pilot stated that after landing the airplane on runway 33, he exited the runway onto the taxiway. He further stated that while taxiing the airplane, the right wing leading edge of the airplane impacted a portable toilet unit positioned either at the edge or very close to the edge of the right side of the taxiway. The airplane's right wing spar, tip, and leading edge/skin incurred damage. According to the pilot, prior to the accident, there was no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing which resulted in the airplane impacting the object and incurring damage.

Full Narrative

On March 25,2006, about 1055 eastern standard time, a Piper 38-112, N2316K, registered to and operated by Atlas Aviation Tampa Inc., as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, impacted a static object while being taxied to parking at Orlando Apopka Airport, Apopka, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan had been filed. The private-rated pilot was not injured and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Vandenberg Airport, Tampa, Florida, the same day about 1000. The pilot stated that after landing the airplane on runway 33, he exited the runway onto the taxiway. He further stated that while taxiing the airplane, the right wing leading edge of the airplane impacted a portable toilet unit positioned either at the edge or very close to the edge of the right side of the taxiway. The airplane's right wing spar, tip, and leading edge/skin incurred damage. According to the pilot, prior to the accident, there was no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando Apopka (0nm)
Runway33
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper 38-112
Tail NumberN2316K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 27 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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