Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 17, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA337
Location
Porthill, ID
Event ID
20110719X30052
Coordinates
48.990276, -116.501945
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 pole.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NORTHERN AIR INC
Address
64602 HIGHWAY 2
City
BONNERS FERRY
State / Zip Code
ID 83805-5211
Country
United States
Analysis
The flight instructor reported that he was taxiing from the runway to the customs area located on the northern side of the airport, which required the airplane to taxi on a road between the runway and the US Customs facility. The airplane's right wing struck a sign post on the right side of the road. The sign post dented the leading edge and bent internal wing ribs. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA337