At about 08:25 eastern time, a Piper PA-28R struck a fence during taxi at Orlando International Airport. The commercial-rated pilot was not injured. The pilot was taxiing to park in preparation to meet a flight examiner for a flight evaluation ride. He looked to the left to ensure that he would be clear of another aircraft and the right wing hit a chain linked fence.
July 26, Orlando, Fla. / Piper Arrow
At about 08:25 eastern time, a Piper PA-28R struck a fence during taxi at Orlando International Airport. The commercial-rated pilot was not injured. The pilot was taxiing to park in preparation to meet a flight examiner for a flight evaluation ride. He looked to the left to ensure that he would be clear of another aircraft and the right wing hit a chain linked fence....
Key Takeaways:
- An uninjured commercial-rated pilot struck a fence with a Piper PA-28R at Orlando International Airport while taxiing for a flight evaluation.
- The incident occurred when the pilot, distracted by looking left to ensure clearance from another aircraft, caused the right wing to hit a chain-link fence.
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