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March 15, 2009 · Piper PA28-151 · N43181
Gardner, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gardner, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA28-151
Tail Number
N43181
Operator
Break Even Aircraft Resourcing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA212
The pilot reported that after he landed, he proceeded to taxi the airplane to the tie-down area. The pilot turned left, after the fuel pumps, and continued to taxi the airplane between a row of parked airplanes and the FBO building. The pilot stated that he thought one of the parked airplanes was further back in the row, so he moved to the right; the airplane's right wing then impacted the building's porch posts.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Operating environment-Airport facilities/design-Ramp facilities-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after he landed, he proceeded to taxi the airplane to the tie-down area. He turned left, after the fuel pumps, and continued to taxi the airplane between a row of parked airplanes and the fixed base operator's building. The pilot stated that he thought one of the parked airplanes was further back in the row, so he moved to the right; the airplane's right wing then impacted the building's porch posts.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportGardner Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-151
Tail NumberN43181
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBreak Even Aircraft Resourcing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC