Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL OUTLOOK DURING TAXIING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On November 23, 1994, about 1010 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172M, N1385U, registered to and operated by the Crystal Aero Group, Inc., collided with a vehicle at the Crystal River Airport, Crystal River, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated about 0930 from the Crystal River Airport.
The pilot stated that while taxiing after landing he diverted his attention to reset the altimeter. As he did this the right wing of the aircraft struck a parked truck.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA95LA035