Aviation Accident Summary MIA89LA128

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N80440

CESSNA 172M

Analysis

WHILE TAXIING ON THE EMPTY RAMP, THE LT WING OF THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. PRIOR TO THIS ACIDENT ARPT OPERATIONS PERSONNEL PLACED REFLECTORS ON THE FENCE TO INCREASE VISIBILITY OF IT. AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT, OPERATIONS PERSONNEL PAINTED YELLOW REFLECTIVE DIAGONAL LINES ON THE GROUND ABOUT 5 FEET AWAY FROM THE CURB.

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE ADEQUATE WINGTIP CLEARANCE WHILE TAXIING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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