Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near North Adams, MA — 2011-06-19

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Date
2011-06-19
Location
North Adams, MA, USA
Airport
AQW
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N12477
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

After landing at an airport, the pilot taxied to the fixed base operator in order to park the airplane. He was advised to park in the first space near the grass, but was unsure of the location of that space. The pilot taxied to the area where he thought he was supposed to park. He then turned the airplane toward his intended parking space and the right wing made contact with a light pole and was substantially damaged. The pilot was uninjured and reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies of the airplane.

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