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May 14, 2016 · Cessna 172 S · N917CP
Shawnee, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Shawnee, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (1999)
Tail Number
N917CP
Operator
Civil Air Patrol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA253
According to the pilot, during the taxi from the runway to parking, he made a left turn into his parking space. He reported that he had parked at this location many times before, and that his main concern at the time, was to ensure that he did not run over the rope tie downs on the parking space. During the left turn, although the main landing gear remained on the asphalt, the right wing extended beyond the asphalt, and into the grass area where the right wing struck a light pole. The light pole had been erected about 45 days prior, and was positioned in the grass, about 5 feet away from the asphalt. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to remain a safe distance from obstacles while taxiing to parking, resulting in the airplane's wing striking a light pole.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the taxi from the runway to parking, he made a left turn into his parking space. He reported that he had parked at this location many times before, and that his main concern at the time, was to ensure that he did not run over the rope tie downs on the parking space. During the left turn, although the main landing gear remained on the asphalt, the right wing extended beyond the asphalt, and into the grass area where the right wing struck a light pole. The light pole had been erected about 45 days prior, and was positioned in the grass, about 5 feet away from the asphalt. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:35 CDT
Nearest AirportShawnee Rgnl (0nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN917CP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 22 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 32 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC