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July 25, 2013 · Cessna 172N · N3012E
Tell City, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tell City, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N3012E
Operator
Lawrence Keller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA452
The pilot said he was taxing to the fuel pump after he landed when he turned his focus away from making sure the airplane's left wing was clear of the fuel dock. Consequently, the left wing struck the dock and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and the accident could have been prevented if he had paid better attention to the airplane's distance from the obstruction.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot said he was taxing to the fuel pump after he landed when he turned his focus away from making sure the airplane's left wing was clear of the fuel dock. Consequently, the left wing struck the dock and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and the accident could have been prevented if he had paid better attention to the airplane's distance from the obstruction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportPerry County Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN3012E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLawrence Keller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0