Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near St. Thomas — 2010-12-13

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Date
2010-12-13
Location
St. Thomas, USA
Airport
STT
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N1348L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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