Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 30, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA189
Location
Gila Bend, AZ
Event ID
20180330X34903
Coordinates
32.958889, -112.679443
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 properly set the parking brake, which resulted in an impact with a pole.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FLY FOR FUN AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
4421 HAVERFORD DR
City
ROCKVILLE
State / Zip Code
MD 20853-1830
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, after taxiing to the ramp, he set the parking brake. He added that he released the foot brake, the airplane rolled forward, and impacted a pole.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The Flight Safety Officer reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He added that, after the accident, he verified proper operation of the parking brake.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA189