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January 31, 2016 · Piper PA 28-161 Warrior II · N705RA

Everglades, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Everglades, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-161 Warrior II (1977)
Tail Number
N705RA
Operator
Ari Ben Aviator
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA119

The pilot reported that after landing at an unfamiliar airport, and while taxiing, the airplane's right wing impacted two airplanes that were parked in the parking area, which resulted in substantial damage to the right 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.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with two unoccupied airplanes.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that after landing at an unfamiliar airport, and while taxiing, the airplane's right wing impacted two airplanes that were parked in the parking area, which resulted in substantial damage to the right 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.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportEverglades Airpark (0nm NE)
Runway15
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 28-161 Warrior II
Tail NumberN705RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAri Ben Aviator
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time09:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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