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January 23, 2015 · Cessna 172I · N35560

Nashua, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nashua, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 172I (1968)
Tail Number
N35560
Operator
Ronald L Emond
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA113

According to the flight school operator, the solo, student pilot was directed by air traffic control to taxi via taxiway Charlie and the inner ramp to the parking area. A fence construction company truck was parked on the edge of the active taxiway while the personnel inside the truck were having lunch. As the pilot taxied the airplane past the truck, while on the yellow taxi line, the left wing struck the upper cab of the truck. The pilot reported that she did not see the truck prior to the collision and it was parked in the shadow of a building. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the collision resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The student pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident. FAA Advisory Circular 91-73B, which provides guidance on single pilot taxi operations, states, "Situational Awareness (SA). When conducting taxi operations, pilots need to be aware of their proximity to other aircraft and vehicles moving on the airport."

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator's decision to park on the edge of an active taxiway.

Full Narrative

According to the flight school operator, the solo, student pilot was directed by air traffic control to taxi via taxiway Charlie and the inner ramp to the parking area. A fence construction company truck was parked on the edge of the active taxiway while the personnel inside the truck were having lunch. As the pilot taxied the airplane past the truck, while on the yellow taxi line, the left wing struck the upper cab of the truck. The pilot reported that she did not see the truck prior to the collision and it was parked in the shadow of a building. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the collision resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The student pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident. FAA Advisory Circular 91-73B, which provides guidance on single pilot taxi operations, states, "Situational Awareness (SA). When conducting taxi operations, pilots need to be aware of their proximity to other aircraft and vehicles moving on the airport."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 EST
Nearest AirportBoire Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172I
Tail NumberN35560
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald L Emond
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data