On December 23, 1986, a Cessna 172G (registration N380LA) was involved in an aviation accident near New Philadelphi, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft sustained damage to its right wing spar after striking a hangar door while taxiing. The pilot initially believed the damage was limited to the fiberglass fairing but returned to base for further inspection.
What happened
During taxi operations, the aircraft's right wing tip made contact with a hangar door. The pilot assessed the situation and estimated that the damage was confined to the fiberglass wing tip fairing. Based on this assessment, the pilot decided to fly the aircraft back to the original departure point.
The investigation
Upon arrival at the departure airport, maintenance personnel conducted a thorough examination of the aircraft. They discovered that the damage was more extensive than initially reported by the pilot. The right wing aft spar was found to be both buckled and torn adjacent to the inboard flap track.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 23 Dec 1986 Cessna 172G accident near New Philadelphi, OH?
An aircraft sustained damage to its right wing spar after striking a hangar door while taxiing. The pilot initially believed the damage was limited to the fiberglass fairing but returned to base for further inspection.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Dec 1986 involved a Cessna 172G, registration N380LA, at New Philadelphi, OH.
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