CESSNA 172N
Tell City, IN — July 25, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA452 |
| Event ID | 20130801X94014 |
| Location | Tell City, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.01778, -86.68861 |
| Airport | Perry County Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.
Full Narrative
The pilot said he was taxing to the fuel pump after he landed when he turned his focus away from making sure the airplane's left wing was clear of the fuel dock. Consequently, the left wing struck the dock and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and the accident could have been prevented if he had paid better attention to the airplane's distance from the obstruction.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.