Summary
On July 23, 2010, a Cessna 152 (N6139M) was involved in an incident near Ephrata, WA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.
In a written statement, the certificated flight instructor (CFI) reported that he was taxiing the airplane to the active runway. As he came around a hangar, he noted the sun was extremely bright, as it was cresting on the horizon. The CFI taxied the airplane into a fire hydrant; the right horizontal stabilizer was damaged as a result of the impact.
The CFI reported that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR10CA367. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6139M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
In a written statement, the certificated flight instructor (CFI) reported that he was taxiing the airplane to the active runway. As he came around a hangar, he noted the sun was extremely bright, as it was cresting on the horizon. The CFI taxied the airplane into a fire hydrant; the right horizontal stabilizer was damaged as a result of the impact.
The CFI reported that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with 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# WPR10CA367