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N705RA accident description

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Crash location 25.849166°N, 81.390000°W
Nearest city Everglades, FL
25.858952°N, 81.385466°W
0.7 miles away
Tail number N705RA
Accident date 31 Jan 2016
Aircraft type Piper Pa 28-161
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that after landing at an unfamiliar airport, and while taxiing, the airplane's right wing impacted two airplanes that were parked in the parking area, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with two unoccupied airplanes.

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