N4821S

Substantial
None

Piper PA32S/N: 32-1252

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA196
Location
Lakeland, FL
Event ID
20190403X45656
Coordinates
27.987499, -82.018890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi to parking.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-1252
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA32P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
4821S LLC
Address
PO BOX 285
City
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32004-0285
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during taxi to parking he was following the ground guides arm and hand signals. The pilot made a right turn to maneuver the airplane between a fence line on the left, and a parked airplane on the right. During the right turn, the airplane's left wing struck the fence post.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no 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# GAA19CA196