Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot said he was taxing to the fuel pump after he landed when he turned his focus away from making sure the airplane's left wing was clear of the fuel dock. Consequently, the left wing struck the dock and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and the accident could have been prevented if he had paid better attention to the airplane's distance from the obstruction.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN13CA452 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 25, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Tell City, Indiana
- Nearest airport
- Perry County Municipal Airport (TEL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172N
- N-number
- N3012E
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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