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March 17, 1996 · Cessna 152 · N5530Q
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5530Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA102
The pilot stated he became disoriented while taxiing after landing and attempted to taxi between two fuel trucks. Both wing tips were damaged and the right outboard rib and right main spar were damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot misjudged the clearance between the fuel trucks.
Full Narrative
On March 17, 1996, about 1650 eastern standard time, N5530Q, a Cessna C-152, registered to Phoenix Aviation East, collided with two fuel trucks while taxiing, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The flight was a 14 CFR Part 141 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan had been filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private- rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Daytona Beach, Florida, about 1445 the same day. The pilot stated he became disoriented while taxiing after landing and attempted to taxi between two fuel trucks. Both wing tips were damaged and the right outboard rib and right main spar were damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 EST
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale-Hollywood (0nm)
Runway9R
Runway Length5276 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5530Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC