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May 17, 2005 · Cessna 172P · N9344L

Islip, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Islip, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N9344L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05LA123

As the pilot taxied from his parking spot, he made a left 90-degree turn, onto a taxiway. As the turn was completed, the airplane's right wing struck a parked vehicle.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing.

Full Narrative

On May 17, 2005, at 1630 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N9344L, operated by the Civil Air Patrol, was substantially damaged when it struck a vehicle while taxiing at the Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Islip, New York. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the Civil Air Patrol, as the pilot taxied from his parking spot, he made a left 90-degree turn, onto a taxiway. As the turn was completed, the airplane's right wing struck a parked vehicle. The pilot failed to respond to several requests made by the Safety Board, for his statement regarding the accident. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLong Island Macarthur Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN9344L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data