N1897V

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 17263785

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA220
Location
Prescott, AZ
Event ID
20190423X32138
Coordinates
34.654724, -112.419166
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 fence post during taxi operations.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263785
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BARXBAR AVIATION LLC
Address
1121 S HOME RD
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85204
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that while maneuvering the airplane into a parking spot the right wing impacted a fence post.

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# GAA19CA220