Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA085
Location
Wickenburg, AZ
Event ID
20110104X52154
Coordinates
33.965831, -112.802223
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's right wing and the pole.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BIRD ACQUISITION LLC
Address
530 W DEER VALLEY RD STE 100
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85027-2143
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot submitted a written statement. He had landed at his destination and was taxiing to parking. While parking the airplane, he noticed a pole by the parking area. He thought that there was adequate clearance between the right wing and the pole. However, the leading edge of the right wing contacted the pole and resulted in damage to the spar.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA085