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N6183H accident description

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Crash location 41.453889°N, 87.006944°W
Nearest city Valparaiso, IN
41.473095°N, 87.061141°W
3.1 miles away
Tail number N6183H
Accident date 26 Jun 2012
Aircraft type Piper PA-28-161
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was taxiing the airplane on the ramp, turning the airplane to park. The pilot added power to complete the turn; however, he was not able to stop quick enough after the turn was completed, and the airplane hit a parked sport utility vehicle. The left wing spar was bent and the firewall was wrinkled. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to stop the airplane while taxiing to park, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.

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