Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near San Diego, CA — 2016-07-08

Final reportGAA16CA371
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Date
2016-07-08
Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Airport
MYF
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N9488G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing, which resulted in an impact with a stationary fuel truck.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while taxiing for takeoff in a non-movement area, the right wing of the airplane impacted a stationary fuel truck. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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