CESSNA 172
Orangeburg, SC — October 21, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 21, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA021 |
| Event ID | 20231025193303 |
| Location | Orangeburg, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.46402, -80.85644 |
| Airport | ORANGEBURG MUNI |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.
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.