No fatalities

13 Dec 2016: PIPER PA28 140 — Palm Coast, FL

Palm Coast, FL, United States

On 13 Dec 2016, a PIPER PA28 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Palm Coast, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway sign. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a turn onto a taxiway after landing, the left wing of an airplane struck a taxiway sign. The pilot attributed the collision to sun glare impairing visibility.

Accident Summary

The pilot reported that after landing, while maneuvering onto a taxiway, the left wing of the airplane contacted a taxiway sign. The pilot stated that the sign was not visible due to sun glare at that moment.

Damage

Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing as a result of the impact.

Pilot Report

The pilot noted that there were no preexisting mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have prevented normal operation prior to the event. The pilot did not report any other contributing factors.

Investigation Notes

No additional information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or injuries was provided in the source. The weather conditions and time of day were not specified beyond the pilot's mention of sun glare.

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