N9488G

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17273629

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 8, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA371
Location
San Diego, CA
Event ID
20160711X80213
Coordinates
32.811389, -117.138053
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing, which resulted in an impact with a stationary fuel truck.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273629
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TAP SOLUTIONS INC
Address
5317 JAMESTOWN RD
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92117-1247
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that while taxiing for takeoff in a non-movement area, the right wing of the airplane impacted a stationary fuel truck.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA371