Event Details
On 17 January 1998 at 1600 UTC, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration G-FOXA) was taxiing from Runway 22 to the parking area adjacent to the fuel farm at Leicester Airport. The pilot intended to park to the left of a Cessna 152. During the left turn, the pilot concentrated on maintaining clearance from the Cessna on the right and did not notice the left wing coming too close to a fence post. The outermost portion of the left wing struck the post, causing damage to the leading edge 600 mm from the wing tip.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-28-161, serial number unknown, powered by a single Lycoming O-320-D3G piston engine. It was manufactured in 1988.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a Private Pilot's Licence and was 43 years old. Total flying experience was 67 hours, of which 4 were on type. In the last 90 days, the pilot had flown 18 hours, and in the last 28 days, 5 hours.
Injuries and Damage
There were no injuries to the crew (1) or passenger (1). The damage was limited to the leading edge of the left wing.
Source
Information for this report was derived from a submitted Aircraft Accident Report Form by the pilot.