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August 23, 2016 · Cessna 172 N · N9480E
Williamsport, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williamsport, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1979)
Tail Number
N9480E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA447
The solo student pilot reported that after he had landed he taxied to get fuel. He was waved around behind two parked airplanes. After he passed the first airplane, the left wing of the airplane impacted a hanger. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot reported that this accident could have been prevented if he had remained focused "on the task of taxiing the airplane, rather than looking at the person/parking spot".
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's distraction during taxi operations, which resulted in the airplane's left wing impacting a hangar.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that after he had landed he taxied to get fuel. He was waved around behind two parked airplanes. After he passed the first airplane, the left wing of the airplane impacted a hanger. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot reported that this accident could have been prevented if he had remained focused "on the task of taxiing the airplane, rather than looking at the person/parking spot".
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Rgnl (0nm NW)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN9480E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC