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July 17, 1991 · Cessna 172N · N738VP
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N738VP
Operator
Central Skyport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA186
THE PILOT WAS TAXIING AT NIGHT WHEN HE STRUCK THE TAIL OF A PARKED AIRPLANE WITH HIS RIGHT WING. THE FAA SAID THE RAMP AREA WAS NOT VISIBLE FROM THE CONTROL TOWER. THE PILOT WAS USING THE TAXI LIGHT, HOWEVER HIS AIRPLANE WAS 60 FEET TO THE RIGHT OF THE TAXIWAY CENTERLINE WHEN THE COLLISION OCCURRED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND COLLISION WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO TAXI ON THE TAXIWAY CENTERLINE AND NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS TAXIING AT NIGHT WHEN HE STRUCK THE TAIL OF A PARKED AIRPLANE WITH HIS RIGHT WING. THE FAA SAID THE RAMP AREA WAS NOT VISIBLE FROM THE CONTROL TOWER. THE PILOT WAS USING THE TAXI LIGHT, HOWEVER HIS AIRPLANE WAS 60 FEET TO THE RIGHT OF THE TAXIWAY CENTERLINE WHEN THE COLLISION OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCOLUMBUS (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN738VP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Skyport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO