Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA11CA371

North Adams, MA, USA

Aircraft #1

N12477

CESSNA 172M

Analysis

After landing at an airport, the pilot taxied to the fixed base operator in order to park the airplane. He was advised to park in the first space near the grass, but was unsure of the location of that space. The pilot taxied to the area where he thought he was supposed to park. He then turned the airplane toward his intended parking space and the right wing made contact with a light pole and was substantially damaged. The pilot was uninjured and reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies of the airplane.

Factual Information

After landing at an airport, the pilot taxied to the fixed based operator in order to park the airplane. He was advised to park in the first space near the grass, but was unsure which space that was. The pilot taxied to the area where he thought he was supposed to park. He then turned the airplane toward his intended parking space and the right wing made contact with a light pole and was substantially damaged. The pilot was uninjured and reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies of the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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