Aviation Accident Summary SEA90LA031

SALEM, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N21543

CESSNA 172M

Analysis

WHILE TAXIING ON THE RAMP TO PARKING, THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED WHILE TALKING TO THE PASSENGER. THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING COLLIDED WITH A POLE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE TAXIING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE: THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION AND THE POLE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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