Summary
On October 01, 2018, a Cessna 152 (N94658) was involved in an incident near Farmingdale, NJ. 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 a vehicle while taxiing for departure.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N94658.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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