Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA396
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Event ID
20120627X20651
Coordinates
41.453887, -87.006942
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 stop the airplane while taxiing to park, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6183H
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7816232
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GOTHARDT HOWARD S
Address
1033 BAY 32ND ST
Status
Deregistered
City
FAR ROCKAWAY
State / Zip Code
NY 11691-1848
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was taxiing the airplane on the ramp, turning the airplane to park. The pilot added power to complete the turn; however, he was not able to stop quick enough after the turn was completed, and the airplane hit a parked sport utility vehicle. The left wing spar was bent and the firewall was wrinkled. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA396