Summary
On September 14, 2004, a Piper PA-32R-301 (N5300R) was involved in an incident near Monterey, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway and adequate obstacle clearance. A factor was the bright morning sunglare.
On September 14, 2004, at 0830 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301, N5300R, collided with a metal fire hydrant guard post while taxing for takeoff at Monterey, California. The owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed for the local area personal flight.
The pilot stated to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that while taxing outbound from the airplane's hangar, bright morning sunglare distracted him. The airplane drifted left, off the taxiway centerline, and the left wing struck a yellow post that guarded a fire hydrant.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX04CA317. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5300R.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway and adequate obstacle clearance. A factor was the bright morning sunglare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 14, 2004, at 0830 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301, N5300R, collided with a metal fire hydrant guard post while taxing for takeoff at Monterey, California. The owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed for the local area personal flight.
The pilot stated to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that while taxing outbound from the airplane's hangar, bright morning sunglare distracted him. The airplane drifted left, off the taxiway centerline, and the left wing struck a yellow post that guarded a fire hydrant.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX04CA317