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June 26, 2012 · Piper PA-28-161 · N6183H
Valparaiso, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N6183H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA396
The pilot was taxiing the airplane on the ramp and was turning the airplane to park. The pilot added power to complete the turn; however, he was not able to stop quickly enough after the turn was completed, and the airplane hit a nearby parked sport utility vehicle. The left wing spar was bent and the firewall was wrinkled. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to stop the airplane while taxiing to park, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taxiing the airplane on the ramp, turning the airplane to park. The pilot added power to complete the turn; however, he was not able to stop quick enough after the turn was completed, and the airplane hit a parked sport utility vehicle. The left wing spar was bent and the firewall was wrinkled. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN6183H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC