Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA417

Everett, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N4801D

CESSNA 172

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

After a local flight, the pilot reported that while taxing in the non-movement area at night he made a left turn and impacted a building door with the left wing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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