Accident Details
An aircraft collided with a parked truck on a taxiway while en route to takeoff. The collision occurred when the aircraft's wing struck the truck, causing the aircraft to turn into the truck. The propeller also made contact with the truck.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that he observed the parked truck on the taxiway. Although another taxiway was available, the pilot continued on the congested one. The aircraft's wing overlapped the truck by approximately seven feet before impact.
Witness Report
A witness reported that the pilot was not wearing corrective lenses at the time of the accident. The witness's statement indicates that the pilot's vision correction was not being used during the taxi operation.
Medical Certificate Information
The pilot's most recent third-class medical certificate was issued on July 7, 1982. That certificate included a limitation requiring the pilot to wear corrective lenses while exercising the privileges of the certificate. The certificate was in effect at the time of the accident, and the requirement to wear corrective lenses was a condition of the pilot's medical certification.