Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA149
Location
Palm Coast, FL
Event ID
20170222X20442
Coordinates
29.464721, -81.206947
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 taxiway sign.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3563K
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-23628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MINAHAN ROBERT L
Address
3600 S OCEANSHORE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
FLAGLER BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32136-4100
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that after landing during the turn onto a taxiway, the left wing impacted a taxiway sign. He added that he was not able to see the sign because of a sun glare.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA17CA149