N43181

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28-151S/N: 28-7415442

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 15, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA212
Location
Gardner, KS
Event ID
20090316X40723
Coordinates
38.803890, -94.953613
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7415442
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA28-151P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-151

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEW MEXICO FLYING EAGLE INC DBA
Address
6400 S AVIATOR LN
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85735-2430
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after he landed, he proceeded to taxi the airplane to the tie-down area. He turned left, after the fuel pumps, and continued to taxi the airplane between a row of parked airplanes and the fixed base operator's building. The pilot stated that he thought one of the parked airplanes was further back in the row, so he moved to the right; the airplane's right wing then impacted the building's porch posts.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA212