Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 4, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA417
Location
Everett, WA
Event ID
20160805X22208
Coordinates
47.902500, -122.283058
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 clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4801D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272362
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BOEING EMPLOYEES FLYING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
840 W PERIMETER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98055
Country
United States
Analysis
After a local flight, the pilot reported that while taxing in the non-movement area at night he made a left turn and impacted a building door with the left wing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact 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# GAA16CA417