N442PA

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 28-181S/N: 2843498

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 24, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA110
Location
Wickenburg, AZ
Event ID
20150608X92806
Coordinates
33.970554, -112.794998
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 monitor the airplane's wing clearance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2843498
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
PA 28-181M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BIRD ACQUISITION LLC
Address
530 W DEER VALLEY RD STE 100
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85027-2143
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that while taxiing in the ramp area after landing, he did not visually monitor the airplane's wing clearance and struck a parked airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar.

The student pilot reported that there were no 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# GAA15CA110