On September 17, 1986, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N2116J) operated by Susan D. Keller was involved in an aviation accident near Monterey, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of her aircraft while taxiing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After landing, a private aircraft veered off the taxiway and collided with a stationary fuel service truck, despite the truck driver's efforts to alert the pilot.
Narrative
A private pilot landed her aircraft and began taxiing toward a parking area. Meanwhile, the driver of an aircraft fuel service truck observed the approaching aircraft and brought his truck to a complete stop in an authorized area for truck traffic, clear of the taxiway. The pilot failed to maintain directional control of her aircraft, and it began veering toward the truck. The truck driver attempted to get the pilot's attention but was unsuccessful. The aircraft taxied into the stationary truck.
Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of her aircraft while taxiing.
What happened in the 17 Sept 1986 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Monterey, CA?
After landing, a private aircraft veered off the taxiway and collided with a stationary fuel service truck, despite the truck driver's efforts to alert the pilot.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Sept 1986 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N2116J, operated by Susan D. Keller, at Monterey, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of her aircraft while taxiing.
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