Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 2, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA239
Location
Bethel, AK
Event ID
20190502X02835
Coordinates
60.778610, -161.837219
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a shipping container while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GRANT AVIATION INC
Address
6420 KULIS DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, after landing, while taxiing to the tie-down area, during a "tight" right turn, the airplane's left-wing tip struck a shipping container.
The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar.
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# GAA19CA239