On March 22, 1997, a Cessna 172 (registration N733LK) operated by Barbara F. Schmidt was involved in an aviation accident near Middletown, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction during taxi operations at night. 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 taxied along a vehicle access road at night after landing, striking an aluminum lamp post with the right wing while attempting to reach hangars.
What happened
The aircraft landed under night visual meteorological conditions. Following the landing, the pilot taxied the airplane along a motor vehicle access road. During this maneuver, the airplane's right wing struck an aluminum lamp post located on the road.
The pilot later explained that they had spotted hangars in the distance and identified a road leading up to them. The pilot began taxiing up this road with the intention of reaching the hangers but collided with the light pole situated along the path.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction during taxi operations at night.
What happened in the 22 Mar 1997 Cessna 172 accident near Middletown, OH?
A pilot taxied along a vehicle access road at night after landing, striking an aluminum lamp post with the right wing while attempting to reach hangars.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Mar 1997 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Mar 1997 involved a Cessna 172, registration N733LK, operated by Barbara F. Schmidt, at Middletown, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction during taxi operations at night.
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