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Airplane Strikes Portable Toilet While Taxiing After Landing (N2316K)

Apopka, FL, US

On March 25, 2006, a Piper 38-112 (registration N2316K) was involved in an aviation accident near Apopka, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing which resulted in the airplane impacting the object and incurring damage. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that after landing on runway 33, the airplane's right wing struck a portable toilet positioned near the taxiway edge, causing damage to the wing structure. No mechanical issues were noted.

Incident Details

The pilot of the airplane reported that following a landing on runway 33, the aircraft was taxied off the runway onto a taxiway. During taxi, the leading edge of the right wing impacted a portable toilet unit. The portable toilet was located either at the edge of the taxiway or in close proximity to the right side.

Damage

The collision resulted in damage to the airplane's right wing spar, wing tip, and the leading edge or skin area. The extent of the damage is limited to the right wing structure.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that prior to the accident, no mechanical failures or malfunctions were observed in the airplane or any of its systems. The pilot provided no further explanation for the collision, and the report does not include any analysis of contributing factors.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Mar 2006 Piper 38-112 accident near Apopka, FL?

A pilot reported that after landing on runway 33, the airplane's right wing struck a portable toilet positioned near the taxiway edge, causing damage to the wing structure. No mechanical issues were noted.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 2006 Piper 38-112 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Mar 2006 involved a Piper 38-112, registration N2316K, at Apopka, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing which resulted in the airplane impacting the object and incurring damage.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060602X00670. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.