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July 30, 2010 · Cessna 172N · N1351E
Perry, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Perry, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N1351E
Operator
Aviation Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA402
The pilot stated that he had just landed and was taxiing to a tie-down area. He was maneuvering the airplane to the right, "to fit in the tie down area," when the left wing struck a wooden light pole, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing leading edge and spar. According to personnel at the airport, the light pole was approximately 7 feet from the paved portion of the parking area and approximately 31 feet from the base of the parking tee.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Pole-Awareness of condition - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he had just landed and was taxiing to a tie down area. He was maneuvering the airplane to the right, "to fit in the tie down area," when the left wing struck a wooden light pole resulting in substantial damage to the left wing's leading edge and spar. According to personnel at the airport, the light pole was approximately 7 feet from the paved portion of the parking area and approximately 31 feet from the base of the parking tee.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPerry-Houston County Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN1351E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC