On 31 Jan 2016, a PIPER PA 28-161 Warrior II operated by Aviator College was involved in an aviation accident near Everglades, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain sufficient wing clearance while taxiing, leading to a collision with two unoccupied aircraft. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Piper PA 28-161 struck two parked aircraft during taxi operations at an unfamiliar airport.
What happened
On January 31, 2016, a Piper PA 28-161, registration N705RA, was taxiing at an unfamiliar airport in the Everglades, Florida. During the taxi phase, the aircraft's right wing struck two airplanes that were parked in the parking area. The collision caused substantial damage to the right wing of the aircraft. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.
The investigation
The pilot reported that no mechanical failures or malfunctions involving the engine or airframe occurred prior to the impact that would have prevented normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain sufficient wing clearance while taxiing, leading to a collision with two unoccupied aircraft.