Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI88LA034

STAUNTON, IL, USA

Aircraft #1

N78705

CESSNA 172K

Analysis

DURING THE FLARE FOR LANDING THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHT WINGTIP CONTACTED THE RUDDERS OF TWO AIRCRAFT PARKED WITH THEIR TAILS 21' AND 23' FROM THE CENTERLINE OF THE RUNWAY. THE WINGSPAN OF THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT IS 35'9'. HAD THE PILOT BEEN ABLE TO LAND ON THE CENTERLINE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN 3' CLEARANCE. ALL THREE AIRCRAFT WERE SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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