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March 30, 1998 · Cessna 152 · N5357H

Windsor Locks, CT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Windsor Locks, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5357H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD98LA041

The certificated student pilot on his second solo cross country flight landed at the unfamiliar airport and requested progressive taxi instructions. The student pilot turned onto the taxiway leading to the general aviation area. A linesman and another airplane waited for the student pilot to pass at the throat of the ramp. The linesman motioned for the student pilot to taxi straight ahead with a left turn in front of parked airplanes. After completion of the left turn, the linesman pointed the student pilot to a second linesman who was positioned at the student pilot's 11 o'clock. With his back pointed towards the student pilot and looking over his right shoulder, the second linesman reported that his left hand was up in the air and his right hand was pointing to the ground in front. The student pilot stated that he thought that the linesman wanted him to taxi straight ahead and to stop adjacent to two parked airplanes. While taxiing straight ahead and focused on the second linesman, the student pilot did not see the fuel truck parked to his right. The wing tip struck the mirror of the fuel truck, cracking the right rear spar.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's inattention during taxi, which resulted in the collision with a fuel truck.

Full Narrative

On March 30, 1998, approximately 1330, eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N5357H, was substantially damaged when it collided with a fuel truck while taxiing at the Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The certificated student pilot was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the solo cross country training flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot was on his second solo cross country flight, which originated from the Schenectady County Airport, Schenectady, New York, at 1246. After landing on runway 24 at Bradley International Airport, the student pilot was cleared to taxi to the general aviation parking area from taxiway "Hotel". The student pilot reported that he was not familiar with the airport and requested progressive taxi instructions. Upon arrival at taxiway "Foxtrot", the student pilot made a left turn into the general aviation area. The student pilot recalled that near the throat of taxiway "Foxtrot", there was a linesman and a twin airplane holding for him to taxi pass. The linesman signaled to the student pilot to taxi straight ahead, then signaled to turn left in front of two parked airplanes. After completion of the left turn, the student pilot stated he was directed to a second linesman, who was positioned at his 11 o'clock. With his back turned to the student pilot and looking over his right shoulder, the second linesman reported that his left hand was up in the air, and his right hand was pointing to the ground in front of him. The student pilot stated that he thought that the linesman wanted him to taxi straight ahead and to stop adjacent to two parked airplanes. Focused on the linesman and where he thought he was being directed to go, the student pilot did not notice the parked fuel truck. The student pilot reported that there were no taxi lines to follow when the right wing tip struck the mirror on the fuel truck, cracking the right rear spar.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest AirportBradley International Apt (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5357H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 14 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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