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December 26, 2015 · Cessna 172 N · N4776E
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1978)
Tail Number
N4776E
Operator
Jacobs Flight Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA096
The solo student pilot reported that after landing, he was taxiing on a ramp between a parked airplane and a ramp light pole as directed by the lineman. During the taxi movement, the left wing of the airplane impacted the ramp light pole and sustained substantial damage. He reported that the lineman and the parked airplane, "had my attention and I did not see the grey light pole during my scan, possibly due to the grey sky background at the time." The student pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while taxiing on the ramp, resulting in a collision with an object.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that after landing, he was taxiing on a ramp between a parked airplane and a ramp light pole as directed by the lineman. During the taxi movement, the left wing of the airplane impacted the ramp light pole and sustained substantial damage. He reported that the lineman and the parked airplane, "had my attention and I did not see the grey light pole during my scan, possibly due to the grey sky background at the time." The student pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportPunta Gorda (0nm SW)
Runway04
Runway Length7193 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN4776E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJacobs Flight Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC