Incident Overview
A pilot reported that after landing at night on runway 09, he rolled out to the east mid-field taxiway. He made a left turn onto the cross taxiway, then turned left and proceeded westbound on the parallel taxiway toward his hangar. While taxiing, another aircraft was on final approach for landing on runway 09. The pilot stated he turned off his landing lights to avoid blinding the approaching aircraft. Within seconds after the landing aircraft passed behind him, the pilot felt a collision. He exited the aircraft to investigate.
Discovery and Scene
The pilot discovered a 12-year-old boy and an unlighted mini-bike under the aircraft. Examination of the site indicated the mini-bike had struck the airplane in the center of the taxiway. The boy was wearing a black helmet with a full face, clear plastic visor. He was returning home via the taxiway on his 3.5-horsepower mini-bike.
Airport Rules
The rules governing the residential airstrip did not specifically list a prohibition about riding a bicycle or mini-bike on the taxiways at night. Additionally, there was no rule or note of caution in the Airport Rules and Regulations concerning the use of landing lights at the residential airstrip while taxiing at night.