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March 7, 2023 · Cessna 152 · N25233
Hillsboro, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1977)
Tail Number
N25233
Operator
Hillsboro Aero Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA123
The student pilot reported that, he was taxiing on the parking row centerline and did not see that another airplane had moved and came to a stop about 5 feet into the taxiway. The left wing of the taxing airplane collided with the propeller of the other airplane, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The other airplane sustained minor damage to the propeller. The pilots of both airplanes reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions and failures with the airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring other aircraft-Student/instructed pilot
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, he was taxiing on the parking row centerline and did not see that another airplane had moved and came to a stop about 5 feet into the taxiway. The left wing of the taxing airplane collided with the propeller of the other airplane, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The other airplane sustained minor damage to the propeller. The pilots of both airplanes reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions and failures with the airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:04 PST
Nearest AirportPortland-Hillsboro (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25233
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHillsboro Aero Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-235 SERIES · 115 | Lycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110 | Lycoming · O-235-2LC · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingOvercast 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC