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September 2, 2024 · Piper PA-28-181 · N3044U
Yuma, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Yuma, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181 (2003)
Tail Number
N3044U
Operator
Bird Acquisition Llc Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA306
According to the flight instructor, she was taxiing with a student when she took control and made a left turn to position the airplane between a fence and a fuel station. However, she reported that during the left turn, she misjudged the airplane’s clearance and the airplane’s left wing struck the fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The flight instructor reported 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
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, she was taxiing with a student when she took control and made a left turn to position the airplane between a fence and a fuel station. However, she reported that during the left turn, she misjudged the airplane’s clearance and the airplane’s left wing struck the fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The flight instructor reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:15 MST
Nearest AirportYuma Marine Corps Air Station/ (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN3044U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBird Acquisition Llc Dba
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 32 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 57
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time12:20
Weather SourcePILO