N21591

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S9658

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 21, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA461
Location
San Carlos, CA
Event ID
20090922X41024
Coordinates
37.489410, -122.260200
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9658
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KOHN AVIATION LLC
Address
108 WILDWOOD AVE
City
SAN CARLOS
State / Zip Code
CA 94070-4517
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that his attention was momentarily diverted as he was taxiing around another airplane to the runup area. The pilot subsequently heard the right wing impact a fence post, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing's leading edge.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA461