Cessna 172
Prescott, AZ — April 23, 2019
Event Information
| Date | April 23, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA220 |
| Event ID | 20190423X32138 |
| Location | Prescott, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.65472, -112.41917 |
| Airport | Ernest A Love 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 student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi operations.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while maneuvering the airplane into a parking spot the right wing impacted a fence post.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.