CESSNA 152 near Ephrata, WA — 2010-07-23
Final reportWPR10CA367
- Date
- 2010-07-23
- Location
- Ephrata, WA, USA
- Airport
- EPH
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152
- Registration
- N6139M
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.
NTSB narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) reported that he was taxiing the airplane to the active runway. As he came around a hangar he noted that the sun was extremely bright, as it was just on the horizon. The CFI then taxied the airplane into a fire hydrant, resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer. The CFI reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
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