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October 17, 2002 · Cessna 172 · N46459
Neenah, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Neenah, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N46459
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA017
The airplane sustained substantial damage when the right wing impacted a metal fuel tank guardrail during taxi for takeoff. The pilot reported that while he was taxiing from his hangar, the airplane's right wing hit a post next to the fuel depot. He reported that the late afternoon sun was a factor.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.
Full Narrative
On October 17, 2002, at 1630 central daylight time, a Cessna 172, N46459, sustained substantial damage when the right wing impacted a metal fuel tank guardrail during taxi for takeoff. The private pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was departing Brennard Airport (C79), a private airport near Neenah, Wisconsin, on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that while he was taxiing from his hangar, the airplane's right wing hit a post next to the fuel depot. He reported that the late afternoon sun was a factor.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBRENNARD (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN46459
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC