Aviation Accident Summary MIA89LA246

MARATHON, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N3220J

CESSNA 150G

Analysis

DURING TAXI FOR TAKEOFF, THE LEFT WING TIP OF THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FUEL TRUCK. THE PLT STATED THE SUN WAS IN HIS EYES & HE MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS AIRCRAFT AND THE PARKED AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SUNGLARE AND THE LOCATION OF THE PARKED AIRCRAFT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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