Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 15, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA235
Location
Richfield, UT
Event ID
20170417X83921
Coordinates
38.744167, -112.096946
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 separation from a fence post during taxi at night.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC
Address
250 NORTH 2370 WEST
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84116
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during taxi on a parking ramp at night he decided to make a 180° left turn to position the airplane before picking up a patient. He added that during the turn, the right wing impacted a fence post.
The right wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA235