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November 9, 2020 · Diamond DA40 F · N4117H
Mesa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Diamond DA40 F (2008)
Tail Number
N4117H
Operator
Cae Phoenix - Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA042
The student pilot reported that while taxiing to the runup area he stopped when he noticed a construction vehicle was in close proximity to the taxiway. After he assessed the situation and felt that he had enough room to taxi around the vehicle on the left, he continued to taxi. However, while maneuvering around the vehicle he misjudged the clearance, and the right wing was substantially damaged when it collided with the vehicle. The student reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring environment-Student/instructed pilot
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while taxiing to the runup area he stopped when he noticed a construction vehicle was in close proximity to the taxiway. After he assessed the situation and felt that he had enough room to taxi around the vehicle on the left, he continued to taxi. However, while maneuvering around the vehicle he misjudged the clearance, and the right wing was substantially damaged when it collided with the vehicle. The student reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:24 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond DA40 F
Tail NumberN4117H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCae Phoenix - Aviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-M1A+ · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 43 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time06:54
Weather SourceWFAC