Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 25, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA452
Location
Tell City, IN
Event ID
20130801X94014
Coordinates
38.017776, -86.688613
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DAMSCHRODER REX A
Address
365 S STATE ROUTE 53
City
FREMONT
State / Zip Code
OH 43420-9668
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said he was taxing to the fuel pump after he landed when he turned his focus away from making sure the airplane's left wing was clear of the fuel dock. Consequently, the left wing struck the dock and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and the accident could have been prevented if he had paid better attention to the airplane's distance from the obstruction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA452