Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 14, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA360
Location
Salem, IL
Event ID
20180614X02948
Coordinates
38.643890, -88.964721
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 a pole while taxiing the airplane on the ramp.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DURY AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
283 ARIEL VIEW LN
City
DE SOTO
State / Zip Code
IL 62924-3705
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, after landing, he taxied the airplane to the ramp to get fuel. While in front of the fuel tank he repositioned the airplane with a 360° turn. During a second attempt to reposition the airplane the right wing struck a nearby pole.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# GAA18CA360