Summary
On August 04, 2016, a Cessna 172 (N4801D) was involved in an incident near Everett, WA. All 1 person 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 the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
After a local flight, the pilot reported that while taxing in the non-movement area at night he made a left turn and impacted a building door with the left wing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA16CA417. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4801D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
After a local flight, the pilot reported that while taxing in the non-movement area at night he made a left turn and impacted a building door with the left wing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that 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# GAA16CA417