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October 13, 2008 · Cessna 172P · N63366
Delphi, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Delphi, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N63366
Operator
Lafayette Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA017
The student pilot reported that the flight was conducted to meet with the examiner for a check ride. He stated that after arriving at the destination airport, while taxiing to a parking spot for the airplane, the right wing tip struck a hangar building. The pilot noted on his report that the right wing tip and wing spar were damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.
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The student pilot reported that the flight was conducted to meet with the examiner for a check ride. He stated that after arriving at the destination airport, while taxiing to a parking spot for the airplane, the right wing tip struck a hangar building. The pilot noted on his report that the right wing tip and wing spar were damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportDelphi Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN63366
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLafayette Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0