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April 12, 2008 · Piper PA-28-161 · N3051W
Twisp, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Twisp, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N3051W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA115
The pilot collided with a post while taxiing the airplane to a tie down area after landing at the uncontrolled airport. The pilot reported he was taxiing down a narrow taxiway bordered by hangars when the "...nose steering drifted towards the left..." The pilot reported that he attempted to compensate; however, the airplane collided with the post resulting in structural damage to the airplane's left wing. The post was located adjacent to a hangar approximately 27 feet west of the taxiway centerline. After colliding with the post, the pilot taxied the airplane to the designated tie down area.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The private pilot collided with a post while taxiing the airplane to a tie down area after landing at the uncontrolled airport. The pilot reported he was taxiing down a "narrow taxiway" bordered by hangars when the "...nose steering drifted towards the left..." The pilot reported that he attempted to compensate, however, the airplane collided with the post resulting in structural damage to the airplane's left wing. The post was located adjacent to a hangar approximately 27 feet west of the taxiway centerline. After colliding with the post, the pilot taxied the airplane to the designated tie down area.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:57 PDT
Nearest AirportTwisp Muni (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length2701 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN3051W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO