N31SZ

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 17267732

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA161
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Event ID
20080717X01058
Coordinates
39.234443, -84.383888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N31SZ
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267732
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FRENZEL AVIATION INVESTMENTS LLC
Address
1797 MACALLAN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BRENTWOOD
State / Zip Code
TN 37027
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, after returning from a pleasure flight, the left wing tip of the airplane struck a building while executing a 180 degree taxi turn. The pilot did not report any mechanical difficulties with regard to the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA161