Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 23, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA367
Location
Ephrata, WA
Event ID
20100726X85451
Coordinates
47.304721, -119.516670
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KELLY DAVID M
Address
7212 RENTON ISSAQUAH RD SE
City
ISSAQUAH
State / Zip Code
WA 98027-8691
Country
United States
Analysis
In a written statement, the certificated flight instructor (CFI) reported that he was taxiing the airplane to the active runway. As he came around a hangar, he noted the sun was extremely bright, as it was cresting on the horizon. The CFI taxied the airplane into a fire hydrant; the right horizontal stabilizer was damaged as a result of the impact.
The CFI reported that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA367