Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 31, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA119
Location
Everglades, FL
Event ID
20160204X90121
Coordinates
25.849166, -81.389999
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 adequate wing clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with two unoccupied airplanes.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N705RA
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7816178
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ARI BEN AVIATOR INC
Address
3800 SAINT LUCIE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT PIERCE
State / Zip Code
FL 34946-9022
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that after landing at an unfamiliar airport, and while taxiing, the airplane's right wing impacted two airplanes that were parked in the parking area, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA16CA119