On November 29, 1990, a Cessna 172N (registration N6168F) was involved in an aviation accident near Chamblee, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WINGTIP CLEARANCE DURING TAXI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot's left wing struck a steel canopy support pole while taxiing to park. The pilot reported watching the linesman, who gave no stop or turn instructions despite the proximity to the obstruction.
What happened
While taxiing the aircraft to its parking position at the airport, the left wing made contact with a steel pole. The pole was two feet in diameter and served as a support for a large parking canopy structure.
The pilot later explained that his attention was focused on the linesman during the maneuver. He noted that the linesman did not provide any signals to stop or turn, nor did he indicate that the aircraft was approaching the obstruction too closely.
The investigation
Investigation details regarding mechanical examination or physical evidence are not provided in the source material.
What happened in the 29 Nov 1990 Cessna 172N accident near Chamblee, GA?
A pilot's left wing struck a steel canopy support pole while taxiing to park. The pilot reported watching the linesman, who gave no stop or turn instructions despite the proximity to the obstruction.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Nov 1990 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N6168F, at Chamblee, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WINGTIP CLEARANCE DURING TAXI.
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