Pilot Debrief

Diamond DA40 near Mesa, AZ — 2020-11-09

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Date
2020-11-09
Location
Mesa, AZ, USA
Airport
FFZ
Aircraft
Diamond DA40
Registration
N4117H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a vehicle while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that while taxiing to the runup area he stopped when he noticed a construction vehicle was in close proximity to the taxiway. After he assessed the situation and felt that he had enough room to taxi around the vehicle on the left, he continued to taxi. However, while maneuvering around the vehicle he misjudged the clearance, and the right wing was substantially damaged when it collided with the vehicle. The student reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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