Incident Overview
A pilot reported an accident that occurred after landing at a private airstrip. The pilot had just landed and was taxiing to the side of the airstrip while observing a friend who was landing behind him. During the taxi, the left wing of the airplane impacted a tree. The impact caused the aircraft to turn, resulting in damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated that no mechanical failures occurred during the incident.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, he landed at a private airstrip and his friend was landing behind him. After landing, the pilot taxied from the runway and moved toward the side of the airstrip. While taxiing, he was looking out the window to watch his friend land. During this maneuver, the left wing struck a tree. The collision turned the airplane, and the subsequent motion led to damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that no mechanical failures were involved in the accident. The aircraft was operating normally before the tree strike. The pilot did not specify any other contributing factors.