On 15 Apr 2017, a RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY B200 UNDESIGNAT operated by IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Richfield, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain separation from a fence post during taxi at night. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that while taxiing on a parking ramp at night, the right wing of the airplane struck a fence post during a 180-degree left turn. The wing sustained substantial damage.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported an accident that occurred while taxiing on a parking ramp at night. The pilot had decided to execute a 180-degree left turn to reposition the airplane before picking up a patient. During the turn, the right wing of the airplane struck a fence post.
Damage Assessment
The right wing sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact with the fence post. No other damage to the airplane was reported.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not indicate any other contributing factors or conditions beyond the decision to make the turn on the ramp at night.