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September 27, 2009 · Aviat Aircraft A-1B · N445BB
Toledo, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Toledo, WA
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1B
Tail Number
N445BB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA473
The pilot reported that he landed at a private airstrip and his friend was landing behind him. He taxied from the runway and was moving to the side of the airstrip while looking out the window as his friend landed. During the taxi, the left wing impacted a tree which turned the airplane and resulted in damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated that no mechanical failures occurred prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed at a private airstrip and his friend was landing behind him. He taxied from the runway and was moving to the side of the airstrip while looking out the window as his friend landed. During the taxi, the left wing impacted a tree which turned the airplane and resulted in damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated that no mechanical failures occurred.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportHarris Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1B
Tail NumberN445BB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 A&C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time20:30
Weather SourceWFAC