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November 23, 1994 · Cessna 172M · N1385U
Crystal River, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Crystal River, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N1385U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA035
WHILE TAXING FROM LANDING THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO ADJUST THE ALTIMETER AND THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A PARKED TRUCK.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL OUTLOOK DURING TAXIING.
Full Narrative
On November 23, 1994, about 1010 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172M, N1385U, registered to and operated by the Crystal Aero Group, Inc., collided with a vehicle at the Crystal River Airport, Crystal River, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated about 0930 from the Crystal River Airport. The pilot stated that while taxiing after landing he diverted his attention to reset the altimeter. As he did this the right wing of the aircraft struck a parked truck.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 EST
Nearest AirportCrystal River (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN1385U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50