Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA461

San Carlos, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N21591

CESSNA 172S

Analysis

The student pilot's attention was momentarily diverted as he was taxiing around another airplane to the runup area. The pilot subsequently heard the right wing impact a fence post, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing's leading edge.

Factual Information

The student pilot reported that his attention was momentarily diverted as he was taxiing around another airplane to the runup area. The pilot subsequently heard the right wing impact a fence post, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing's leading edge.

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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