Accident Details
According to the pilot, after landing he taxied the airplane to the general aviation tie-down area on the airport. He stated that he normally taxis the airplane through the open space between the second and third tie-down rows on the ramp. Upon arrival, his normal tie-down space was occupied. He then initiated a 180-degree turn to exit the row and proceed to an alternate tie-down location. During the turn, the pilot reported misjudging the space needed to safely execute the maneuver, and the right wing tip of his airplane struck a parked airplane.
Damage
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the aircraft and found substantial damage to the right wing trailing edge section main spar attachment point. Additionally, the right wing flap was buckled and the right wing tip was damaged. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Statement
The pilot indicated that the incident occurred during daylight hours (time not specified) and that no other personnel were involved. He stated that the maneuver was his typical method for exiting the tie-down row, but on this occasion the occupied space forced an alternative path, leading to the miscalculation.