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May 2, 2019 · Gippsland GA8 Undesignat · N524AV
Bethel, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Bethel, AK
Aircraft
Gippsland GA8 Undesignat (2015)
Tail Number
N524AV
Operator
Global Air Concepts
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA239
The pilot reported that, while taxiing to the tie-down area after landing, during a "tight" right turn, the airplane's left wingtip struck a shipping container. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-(general)-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing, while taxiing to the tie-down area, during a "tight" right turn, the airplane's left-wing tip struck a shipping container. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:18 AKDT
Nearest AirportBETHEL (0nm NNW)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGippsland GA8 Undesignat
Tail NumberN524AV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlobal Air Concepts
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 41 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC