Piper PA28-151, VH-RUZ, Moorabbin VIC, 17 February 1985

198501394

Summary

The pilot was turning into the parking area, intending to taxy between aircraft parked in parallel rows. As the turn was completed the left wing tip struck the spinner of the aircraft at the start of the left hand row. This aircraft was undamaged, however the wing tip of the taxying aircraft was pushed rearwards with consequent damage to the rear spar fuselage carry-through member. During the turn into the parking area one of the passengers interrupted the pilot's concentration by pointing out that the parking position from whence they had departed, was still vacant. The pilot did not notice that the aircraft had moved almost 2 metres to the left of the taxiway guideline until the collision was imminent.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198501394
Occurrence date 17/02/1985
Location Moorabbin
Report release date 08/05/1985
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-28
Registration VH-RUZ
Operation type Private
Departure point Ballarat VIC
Destination Moorabbin VIC
Damage Substantial