N10143

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20JS/N: 24-1107

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 13, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA343
Location
Greenfield, IN
Event ID
20110518X14324
Coordinates
39.843612, -85.896942
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 adequate clearance from a communications cart while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-1107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
M20JM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FATDOG LLC
Address
11 WOODGLEN LN
City
VOORHEES
State / Zip Code
NJ 08043-9559
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was taxiing to the ramp after landing when he heard ground controllers instruct another aircraft to hold short to allow his airplane to pass. The pilot stated that he moved to the right for more clearance between the other aircraft and his. The right wingtip of the airplane struck a remote communications cart that was placed at the edge of the taxiway. The remote communications cart was being used by the United States Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team who were performing at an airshow at the airport. The accident airplane suffered substantial damage to the right wing. The outboard 2 to 3 feet of the leading edge of the right wing was crushed rearward causing damage to the wing skin, ribs, and spar. After the accident, the remote communications cart was moved farther from the edge of the of the taxiway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA343