CESSNA 172
San Diego, CA — July 8, 2016
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA371 |
| Event ID | 20160711X80213 |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.81139, -117.13805 |
| Airport | MONTGOMERY FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| 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 situational awareness while taxiing, which resulted in an impact with a stationary fuel truck.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taxiing for takeoff in a non-movement area, the right wing of the airplane impacted a stationary fuel truck.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.