Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA19CA003

Farmingdale, NJ, USA

Aircraft #1

N94658

Cessna 152

Analysis

The pilot reported that, while taxiing for departure, the airplane's left wing struck a fuel truck that was parked on the edge of the ramp. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, while taxiing for departure, the left wing of the airplane struck a fuel truck that was parked on the edge of the ramp. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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