ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 198725
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| Date: | Tuesday 13 December 2016 |
| Time: | 15:30 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3563K |
| MSN: | 28-23628 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4700 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Palm Coast, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Palm Coast, FL (FIN) |
| Palm Coast, FL (FIN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, after landing and during the turn onto a taxiway, the left wing impacted a taxiway sign. He added that he was not able to see the sign because of sun glare.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway sign.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2017 14:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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