Casualties unknown

1990-04-17: Beech F-33A (N6508V) — Goodyear, AZ

Goodyear, AZ, US

On April 17, 1990, a Beech F-33A (registration N6508V) was involved in an aviation accident near Goodyear, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIVES AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE AIRPORT MANAGEMENT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE BUILDING DID NOT POSE A HAZARD. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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While taxiing for takeoff, a pilot attempted to maneuver between shade port poles and a storage building, resulting in the right wingtip striking the building, the propeller hitting a barrel, and the nose colliding with the building.

Incident Overview

During taxi for takeoff, the pilot attempted to navigate through a confined space between shade port poles and a storage building. The maneuver resulted in the right wingtip contacting the corner of the building, causing the airplane to pivot to the right. Subsequently, the propeller struck a barrel, and the nose of the airplane hit the side of the building.

Pilot Briefing and Building Placement

Prior to taxiing, the pilot had been briefed about the location of the storage building. The building had been positioned next to the taxiway several months before the incident by a construction company.

Sequence of Events

The pilot's attempt to pass through the narrow area led to a chain of impacts: first the right wingtip with the building corner, then the propeller with a barrel, and finally the nose with the building side. The aircraft pivoted to the right following the initial wingtip strike.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22952. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.