Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Gila Bend, AZ — 2013-03-20

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Date
2013-03-20
Location
Gila Bend, AZ, USA
Airport
E63
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N421ER
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an above-ground fuel tank while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that while taxiing to the ramp on the parking apron instead of the taxiway, he misjudged the airplane's wing distance from an above-ground fuel tank. The airplane’s left wing contacted the fuel tank and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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