Aviation Accident Summary MIA92LA154

FUQUAY-VARINA, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N25502

CESSNA 152

Analysis

WHILE TAXIING TO TAKEOFF, THE LT WINGTIP COLLIDED WITH BUSHES ALONG THE LT SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY. THE ACFT YAWED TO THE LT, TRAVELLED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH.

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WINGTIP CLEARANCE WITH BUSHES OFF THE SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY WHILE TAXIING TO TAKEOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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