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July 4, 2009 · Cessna 172RG · N751DW
Morristown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Morristown, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N751DW
Operator
Ameriflyers of Florida
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA391
At the completion of a local instructional flight, the flight instructor taxied the airplane from the right seat, "on centerline," with the engine power at idle. As he taxied between two parked airplanes, he struck the airplane parked to his right, and damaged the right wing rib of his airplane. The parked airplane sustained minor damage. The instructor said that he "let his guard down" and that there was nothing wrong with the performance and handling of his airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Instructor/check pilot - C
Full Narrative
At the completion of a local instructional flight, the flight instructor taxied the airplane from the right seat, "on centerline," with the engine power at idle. As he taxied between two parked airplanes, he struck the airplane parked to his right, and damaged the right wing rib of his airplane. The parked airplane sustained minor damage. The instructor said that he "let his guard down" and that there was nothing wrong with the performance and handling of his airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportMorristown Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN751DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmeriflyers of Florida
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O360 F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 22 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC