Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 14, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA376
Location
San Diego, CA
Event ID
20110810X85728
Coordinates
32.809444, -117.136947
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 from obstacles while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ARMED FORCES AERO CLUB INC
Address
8908 AERO DRIVE
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92193
Country
United States
Analysis
After landing, the student pilot was cleared to taxi to the ramp area at his flight school. The student pilot stated that he observed the fuel truck and misjudged the clearance. The left wing tip hit the parked fuel truck's ladder and the airplane pivoted to the left where the leading edge of the wing struck the fuel truck. The damage to the airplane consisted of substantial structural damage to the left wing 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# WPR11CA376