CESSNA 172
Williamsport, PA — August 23, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA447 |
| Event ID | 20160825X83222 |
| Location | Williamsport, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.24333, -76.92472 |
| Airport | WILLIAMSPORT RGNL |
| 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 student pilot's distraction during taxi operations, which resulted in the airplane's left wing impacting a hangar.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that after he had landed he taxied to get fuel. He was waved around behind two parked airplanes. After he passed the first airplane, the left wing of the airplane impacted a hanger.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The student pilot reported that this accident could have been prevented if he had remained focused "on the task of taxiing the airplane, rather than looking at the person/parking spot".
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.