CESSNA 172M
North Adams, MA — June 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA371 |
| Event ID | 20110629X52458 |
| Location | North Adams, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.69111, -73.16861 |
| Airport | Harriman-and-West Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| 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 inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.
Full Narrative
After landing at an airport, the pilot taxied to the fixed based operator in order to park the airplane. He was advised to park in the first space near the grass, but was unsure which space that was. The pilot taxied to the area where he thought he was supposed to park. He then turned the airplane toward his intended parking space and the right wing made contact with a light pole and was substantially damaged. The pilot was uninjured and reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies of the airplane.
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.