On May 24, 1994, a Cessna 172M (registration N6891H) was involved in an aviation accident near Groton, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in the airplane's wing tip striking ground support equipment. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While taxiing across the ramp to a restaurant parking area, the right wing of an airplane struck a deicing trailer parked adjacent to a fence. The pilot and passengers stated they were looking left and did not see the trailer.
Incident Overview
A pilot who had just landed at an airport received clearance from the control tower to taxi to the restaurant parking area. As the airplane moved across the ramp toward the parking area, its right wing struck a deicing trailer that was parked adjacent to a fence.
Statements from Pilot and Passengers
According to statements from the pilot and passengers, they were looking to the left during the taxi and therefore did not observe the trailer in their path.
Witness Observation
A witness reported that it appeared the airplane was attempting to maneuver between another airplane and the trailer when the collision occurred.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 May 1994 Cessna 172M accident near Groton, CT?
While taxiing across the ramp to a restaurant parking area, the right wing of an airplane struck a deicing trailer parked adjacent to a fence. The pilot and passengers stated they were looking left and did not see the trailer.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 May 1994 Cessna 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 May 1994 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N6891H, at Groton, CT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in the airplane's wing tip striking ground support equipment.
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