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July 10, 2020 · Piper PA32 300 · N44851

Naknek, AK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Naknek, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA32 300 (1977)
Tail Number
N44851
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC20CA067

The pilot of the Piper PA-32-300 reported that while taxiing from the runway to park, during a turn to the right, the left wing impacted the left wing of the Piper PA-28-180. He added that his airplane was loaded with cargo which made the airplane's nose sit high and that he "missed" seeing the other airplane. The pilot of the Piper PA-28-180 reported that, while holding at the "north ramp area", the airplane was stationary. He added that, he had seen the PA-32-300 coming down the runway and believed he had given adequate space to avoid any conflict. The PA-32-300 sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The Piper PA-28-180 sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring other aircraft-Pilot of other aircraft

Full Narrative

The pilot of the Piper PA-32-300 reported that while taxiing from the runway to park, during a turn to the right, the left wing impacted the left wing of the Piper PA-28-180. He added that his airplane was loaded with cargo which made the airplane's nose sit high and that he "missed" seeing the other airplane. The pilot of the Piper PA-28-180 reported that, while holding at the "north ramp area", the airplane was stationary. He added that, he had seen the PA-32-300 coming down the runway and believed he had given adequate space to avoid any conflict. The PA-32-300 sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The Piper PA-28-180 sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. Both pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportNAKNEK (0nm ENE)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA32 300
Tail NumberN44851
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300 | Lycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 65 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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