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
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