CESSNA 172
Everett, WA — August 4, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA417 |
| Event ID | 20160805X22208 |
| Location | Everett, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.90250, -122.28306 |
| Airport | SNOHOMISH COUNTY (PAINE FLD) |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Full Narrative
After a local flight, the pilot reported that while taxing in the non-movement area at night he made a left turn and impacted a building door with the left wing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that 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.