Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 12, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA237
Location
Wickenburg, AZ
Event ID
20160517X40205
Coordinates
33.971111, -112.794441
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 parked vehicle, which resulted in a ground collision and substantial damage to the left wing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SKYWEST LEASING INC
Address
444 S RIVER RD
City
ST GEORGE
State / Zip Code
UT 84790-2085
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while taxiing in the ramp area after landing, he was focused on an airplane parked to his right and was not monitoring the proximity of a vehicle parked to his left. Subsequently, the left wing struck the parked vehicle.
The left wing spar was substantially damaged.
The pilot did not report any 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# GAA16CA237