Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Punta Gorda, FL — 2016-04-04

Final reportGAA16CA186
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Date
2016-04-04
Location
Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Airport
PGD
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N8926V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during taxi through a high traffic density ramp area, the left wing impacted a light pole, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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