Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Farmingdale, NY — 2021-07-27

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Date
2021-07-27
Location
Farmingdale, NY, USA
Airport
FRG
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N73334
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiing

NTSB narrative

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

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