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August 14, 2011 · Cessna 172P · N216AF
San Diego, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N216AF
Operator
Armed Forces Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA376
After landing, the student pilot was cleared to taxi to the ramp area at his flight school. The student pilot stated that he observed the fuel truck and misjudged the clearance. The left wing tip hit the parked fuel truck's ladder and the airplane pivoted to the left, where the leading edge of the wing struck the fuel truck. The damage to the airplane consisted of substantial structural damage to the left wing’s leading edge.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Ground vehicle-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
After landing, the student pilot was cleared to taxi to the ramp area at his flight school. The student pilot stated that he observed the fuel truck and misjudged the clearance. The left wing tip hit the parked fuel truck's ladder and the airplane pivoted to the left where the leading edge of the wing struck the fuel truck. The damage to the airplane consisted of substantial structural damage to the left wing leading edge.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery Field Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN216AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArmed Forces Aero 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 23 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC