N5366J

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17273764

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 26, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA294
Location
Olympia, WA
Event ID
20110628X50930
Coordinates
46.966667, -122.900001
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273764
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SLIPSTREAM AVIATION LLC
Address
4911 STONECREEK WAY
City
CALERA
State / Zip Code
AL 35040-7672
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported leaving his covered parking spot and beginning a slow taxi towards the main taxiway. During his taxi, the pilot observed a stationary airplane in front and to his left with the propeller spinning. The pilot attempted to make eye contact with the person in the other aircraft but was unsuccessful. Based on the stationary airplane's position, the pilot assumed that he could clear the spinning propeller by staying to the right of the yellow line. As the pilot was passing the other airplane he heard a loud noise as the left wing of the airplane collided with the propeller and sustained substantial damage. The propeller of the stationary airplane sustained minor damage. The pilot reported no mechanical issues or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The stationary airplane was undergoing a post maintenance equipment test with no intent for flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA294