Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 1, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA19CA003
Location
Farmingdale, NJ
Event ID
20181002X03636
Coordinates
40.185001, -74.122222
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 clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N94658
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15285754
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
COFFEY JOHN
Address
7766 MANDAN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENBELT
State / Zip Code
MD 20770-2167
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, while taxiing for departure, the left wing of the airplane struck a fuel truck that was parked on the edge of the ramp.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The 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# GAA19CA003