Incident Details
A Cessna 152 departed for a dual instructional flight with a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot. The CFI received clearance to taxi for an intersection takeoff at taxiway 10G. A Piper TriPacer was already positioned at 10G, awaiting takeoff clearance. The CFI instructed the student to go around and park behind the Piper.
As the student began the turn to maneuver behind the Piper, the CFI failed to adequately supervise the student's actions. The student inadvertently locked the brakes during the turn, causing the airplane to turn sharply to the right. The right wing of the Cessna 152 struck the tail of the Piper TriPacer.
Aircraft Damage
The Piper TriPacer sustained substantial damage to its tail section. The Cessna 152 received minor damage to its right wing tip. No injuries were reported in the source.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as stated in the source, is the flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the student pilot, who inadvertently locked the brakes during a turn, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with the parked Piper TriPacer.