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June 19, 2011 · Cessna 172M · N12477

North Adams, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
North Adams, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N12477
Operator
South Mountain Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA371

After landing at an airport, the pilot taxied to the fixed base operator in order to park the airplane. He was advised to park in the first space near the grass, but was unsure of the location of that space. The pilot taxied to the area where he thought he was supposed to park. He then turned the airplane toward his intended parking space and the right wing made contact with a light pole and was substantially damaged. The pilot was uninjured and reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.

Full Narrative

After landing at an airport, the pilot taxied to the fixed based operator in order to park the airplane. He was advised to park in the first space near the grass, but was unsure which space that was. The pilot taxied to the area where he thought he was supposed to park. He then turned the airplane toward his intended parking space and the right wing made contact with a light pole and was substantially damaged. The pilot was uninjured and reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHarriman-And-West Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN12477
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouth Mountain Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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