Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150C near Weirsdale, FL — 2011-07-02

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Date
2011-07-02
Location
Weirsdale, FL, USA
Airport
97FL
Aircraft
CESSNA 150C
Registration
N1953Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped trailer while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was taxiing to the runway for takeoff. The airport was a private, uncontrolled fly-in community and the roads were designated taxiways. The pilot observed a truck and trailer coming towards him and noted that the driver had pulled to the side to let him pass. The pilot looked inside the cockpit to check his power setting, as the taxiway was on an upslope. He thought he had adequate clearance from the trailer; however, the left wing struck the top of the trailer as he passed, pulling the airplane to the left. The airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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