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....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Piper PA-28R aircraft struck a fence during taxi at Orlando International Airport around 08:25 ET.
  • The commercial-rated pilot was uninjured in the incident.
  • The accident occurred when the pilot, looking left to ensure clearance from another aircraft, hit a chain-link fence with the right wing while preparing for a flight evaluation.
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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.

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