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November 17, 2015 · Piper PA 31-350 · N555RG

Portland, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Portland, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA 31-350 (1973)
Tail Number
N555RG
Operator
Ameriflight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA051

The pilot reported that after landing during dark rainy night conditions, he exited the runway on taxiway E and contacted the ground controller. The controller instructed the pilot to taxi via E and E4 to the ramp. The pilot further reported that he proceeded to taxi south on E and made a left turn onto E4. On E4 the airplane's left wing was struck by a fuel truck. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. According to the local Police Department report, the fuel truck driver reported that he was driving on the south perimeter road and came to a stop at the stop sign for about 15 seconds. The driver continued to cross the intersection at about 5 miles per hour, and drove into the airplane. The fuel truck driver reported that he did not see the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring other aircraft-Flight service personnel - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that after landing during dark rainy night conditions, he exited the runway on taxiway echo and contacted ground. Ground instructed the pilot to taxi via Echo and Echo 4 to the ramp. The pilot further reported that he proceeded to taxi south on Echo and made a left turn onto Echo 4. On Echo 4 the airplane's left wing was struck by a fuel truck. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. According to the local Police Department report, the fuel truck driver reported that he was driving on the south perimeter road, and came to a stop at the stop sign for about 15 seconds. The driver continued to cross the intersection at about 5 miles per hour, and drove into the airplane. The fuel truck driver further reported that he did not see the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:35 PST
Nearest AirportPortland Intl (0nm E)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 31-350
Tail NumberN555RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmeriflight
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-J2B · Reciprocating · 350 | Lycoming · TIO-540-J2B · Reciprocating · 350
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 43 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data