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June 3, 2013 · Piper PA-46-500TP · N21EP
West Palm Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-46-500TP
Tail Number
N21EP
Operator
Meridian Cavu
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA278
The pilot stated that he was taxiing to the runway while adjusting the flight instruments for takeoff when the airplane drifted left of the taxiway centerline and struck a culvert. After performing a visual inspection of the airframe and determining that all systems functioned normally, the pilot elected to continue to the runway and complete the flight as planned. The following day, an inspection of the airplane performed by a mechanic revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. He further stated that he should not have started taxiing the airplane or attempted to “multi-task” while taxiing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s diversion of attention while taxiing the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control and collision with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was taxiing to the runway while adjusting the flight instruments for takeoff when the airplane drifted left of the taxiway centerline and struck a culvert. After performing a visual inspection of the airframe and determining that all systems functioned normally, the pilot elected to continue to the runway and complete the flight as planned. The following day, an inspection of the airplane performed by a mechanic revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. He further stated that he should not have started taxiing the airplane or attempted to “multi-task” while taxiing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:20 EDT
Nearest AirportWellington Aero Club Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-46-500TP
Tail NumberN21EP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMeridian Cavu
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · Turboprop
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 13000 ft
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC