Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA371
Location
Metaline Falls, WA
Event ID
20130814X84604
Coordinates
48.837776, -117.283607
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a windsock pole while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GARCIA GEOFF M
Address
PO BOX 508
City
TECUMSEH
State / Zip Code
OK 74873-0508
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was taxiing to the north, on the west side of the runway outside of the runway markers in preparation for takeoff. While maneuvering the airplane around a pothole, he lost sight of the windsock pole in the clutter of trees lining the airport boundary. Subsequently, the left wing struck the windsock pole, resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# WPR13CA371