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October 21, 2023 · Cessna 172 A · N7607T
Orangeburg, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Orangeburg, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 172 A (1959)
Tail Number
N7607T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA021
The flight instructor and the student pilot were practicing crosswind takeoffs and landings. After completing two successful landings, the student pilot was taxiing back to the runway when the airplane drifted to the right and the right wing impacted a fuel truck parked next to the taxiway. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and the student pilot were practicing crosswind takeoffs and landings. After completing two successful landings, the student pilot was taxiing back to the runway when the airplane drifted to the right and the right wing impacted a fuel truck parked next to the taxiway. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOrangeburg Muni (0nm NNE)
Runway23
Runway Length4508 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 A
Tail NumberN7607T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 81 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC