Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was told that he had to reposition the airplane. While taxiing to an other area, he became fixated on staying clear of a jet on the ramp which had its engines running. He did not notice a white baggage cart that was parked on the ramp, and the airplane's left wing contacted the baggage cart, resulting in substantial damage.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11LA100 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 13, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- St. Thomas
- Nearest airport
- Cyril E King Airport (STT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172
- N-number
- N1348L
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
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