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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 172N · Columbus, OH · July 16, 1991

Date: July 16, 1991 · 23:30 local
Place: Columbus, OH
Airport: Port Columbus International
Phase of flight: Ground Taxi, Other Airplane
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N738VP
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC91LA186
Reported as: Cessna 172N
Reported engine: Lycoming O320H2AD
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 120 total30 in this make and model4 in the last 90 days

N738VPRegistration cancelled Jun 13, 1995 · Cessna 172NS/N 17270274 Airframe modelCessna 172N

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Wing struck a parked aircraft while taxiing to ramp. Was 60 feet off taxiway centerline.

As the FAA filed it

WING STRUCK A PARKED AIRCRAFT WHILE TAXIING TO RAMP. WAS 60 FEET OFF TAXIWAY CENTERLINE.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB NYC91LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColumbus, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout which resulted in a ground collision with a parked aircraft. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to taxi on the taxiway centerline and night conditions.Jul 17, 1991 · Substantial damage