Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX91LA010

SAN CARLOS, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N73403

CESSNA 172

Analysis

THE AIRPLANE HAD BEEN WASHED BEFORE DEPARTING ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT. THE PILOT WAS GOING TO FLY THE AIRPLANE AROUND THE PATTERN TO DRY IT OFF SO THAT IT COULD BE WAXED. WHILE TAXIING TO THE RUN-UP AREA THE PILOT FAILED TO STAY ON THE TAXIWAY CENTER LINE. THE RIGHT WING COLLIDED WITH THE WIND SOCK MAST.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS INADEQUATE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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