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March 22, 2004 · Cessna 150J · N51365
Gardner, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gardner, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N51365
Operator
Jerrry Shetterly
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04CA092
The airplane sustained substantial damage when the right wingtip hit a post while taxiing on the ramp. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported the post was hit while he was taxiing back to park the airplane after conducting an hour of training in the local area. The CFI reported that the student pilot was taxiing the airplane back to the ramp where the aircraft tie-downs were located. The student pilot, who was seated in the left seat of the airplane, taxied too close to the post that was attached to a building, and the right wingtip struck the post.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the post. A factor was the post.
Full Narrative
On March 22, 2004, at 1700 central standard time, a Cessna 150J, N51365, sustained substantial damage when the right wingtip hit a post while taxiing on the ramp at the Gardner Municipal Airport, Gardner, Kansas. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and the student pilot were not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight was taxiing back to park the airplane after conducting an hour of training in the local area. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was filed. The CFI reported that the student pilot was taxiing the airplane back to the ramp where the aircraft tie-downs were located. The student pilot, who was seated in the left seat of the airplane, taxied too close to the post that was attached to a building, and the right wingtip struck the post.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CST
Nearest AirportGardner Municipal Airort (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN51365
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerrry Shetterly
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Crew 2Age 24 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0