N4625D

Substantial
None

DARYL BAKER BUSH SPORTS/N: 21056

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 31, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA422
Location
Willimantic, CT
Event ID
20190716X14517
Coordinates
41.744167, -72.180274
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 directional control during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a fuel pump enclosure.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DARYL BAKER
Serial Number
21056
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
BUSH SPORTFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
BUSH SPORT 200

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MORGAN WESLEY A
Address
37321 ARCTIC TERN RD
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99669-9024
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after he had fueled the airplane, he started the engine and began to taxi. He reported that, the right brake malfunctioned, and his right foot slipped off the brake/rudder pedal. The left wing struck the fuel pump enclosure and the airplane collided with a concrete post that protected the fuel pump.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

However, FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors that examined the airplane's brake system after the accident reported that, there were no malfunctions or anomalies with the brake system.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA422