It was Martha Lunken? I wonder if she had time to complete the 709 ride before hitting the other wing.
If it was
HER [
flyingmag.com] , I'm surprised that such an experienced pilot, ATP, CFI...can cause those mishaps.
All of the hours of experience are not as important as the next minute of activity. More ratings just mean less excuse.
I remember about 40 years ago, when old man Cable taxied his T-6 into Pomona PD's shiny new Hughes 500.
In his defense, they were in a no-parking zone (stopped for lunch), and it was HIS (private) airport, but there's really no excuse for running into an object which isn't moving and isn't invisible.