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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 172P · Sedona, AZ · February 25, 2006

Date: February 25, 2006 · 10:20 local
Place: Sedona, AZ
Airport: Sedona Airport
Phase of flight: Ground Taxi, Other Airplane
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N64423
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX06CA122
Reported as: Cessna 172P
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 251 total60 in this make and model50 in the last 90 days

N64423Registered now · Cessna 172PS/N 17275560 · Built 1982 Airframe modelCessna 172P Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) While maneuvering around another aircraft in the ramp area the pilot struck a light pole with the left wing of the aircraft. Aircraft received substantial damage to left wing leading edge. No injuries to pilot or passenger. Aircraft not ferriable per a & p mechanic who inspected the damage. Investigation closed with counseling of pilot.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND ANOTHER AIRCRAFT IN THE RAMP AREA THE PILOT STRUCK A LIGHT POLE WITH THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO LEFT WING LEADING EDGE. NO INJURIES TO PILOT OR PASSENGER. AIRCRAFT NOT FERRIABLE PER A & P MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE DAMAGE. INVESTIGATION CLOSED WITH COUNSELING OF PILOT.

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 LAX06CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions and diverted attention while taxiing.Feb 25, 2006 · Substantial damage