ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288068
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| Date: | Wednesday 15 September 2010 |
| Time: | 14:07 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20J |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N1156U |
| MSN: | 24-1253 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3500 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hazard, Kentucky -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Georgetown, KY (27K) |
| Hazard, KY (K20) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that after landing he was taxiing the airplane to the parking ramp. With the self-service pumps clearly visible on the right side of the airplane, he taxied past them and reached over to open the cabin door. He sneezed twice and the airplane drifted right. The right wing impacted the fuel pump, resulting in substantial damage to the wing. Two witnesses who observed the accident reported that the airplane was taxiing fast. Review of security camera footage revealed that there were no obstructions in the immediate vicinity of the fuel pump. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel pump while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA10CA491
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 18:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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