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April 3, 2019 · Piper PA32 260 · N4821S
Lakeland, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lakeland, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA32 260 (1969)
Tail Number
N4821S
Operator
4821S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA196
The pilot reported that, during taxi to parking, he was following the ground guide's arm and hand signals. The pilot turned the airplane right to maneuver it between a fence line on the left and a parked airplane on the right. During the right turn, the airplane's left wing struck a fence post. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during taxi to parking he was following the ground guides arm and hand signals. The pilot made a right turn to maneuver the airplane between a fence line on the left, and a parked airplane on the right. During the right turn, the airplane's left wing struck the fence post. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLakeland Linder Intl (0nm SE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32 260
Tail NumberN4821S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator4821S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4B5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 57 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourcePILO