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July 13, 2008 · Diamond DA20-C1 · N956CT
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Norfolk, VA
Aircraft
Diamond DA20-C1
Tail Number
N956CT
Operator
Tidewater Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA148
The student pilot (SP) stated he added a little more power than required to start the taxi. His flight instructor (CFI) informed him to decrease the power, and looked down to tune the airplane radios. The SP initiated a right turn towards the runway, and to avoid a parked airplane. The SP did not see a light pole that was off the left side of the airplane, and the left wing collided with the light pole. Full brakes were applied by the CFI, and the airplane came to stop. When asked if the flight instructor said anything before the collision, the SP stated "no." The student pilot stated he just failed to see the pole while maneuvering to the right, resulting in the left wing colliding with the pole.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
Full Narrative
The student pilot (SP) stated he added a little more power than required to start the taxi. His flight instructor (CFI) informed him to decrease the power. and looked down to tune the airplane radios. The SP initiated a right turn towards the runway and to avoid a parked airplane. The SP did not see a light pole that was located off the left side of the airplane, and the left wing collided with the light pole. The airplane rotated a little to the left. Full brakes were applied by the CFI and the airplane came to stop. When asked if the flight instructor said anything before the collision, the SP stated no. The student pilot stated, he just failed to see the pole while maneuvering to the right resulting in the left wing colliding with the pole.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportChesapeake Regional Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond DA20-C1
Tail NumberN956CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTidewater Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time20:40
Weather SourceWFAC