On May 3, 1998, a Cessna 172M (registration N1673V) was involved in an aviation accident near Ocean Shores, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After landing, a pilot attempted to park but failed to see a light standard, resulting in the aircraft's right wing striking the pole.
Incident Description
After landing, the pilot began to taxi the aircraft toward a parking spot near the southeast end of the parking ramp. Upon arriving, the pilot observed that there were no tie-down ropes in that row. Consequently, he decided to taxi to a spot at the far west part of the ramp to find available tie-down ropes.
Sequence of Events
While attempting to park the aircraft in a tie-down location on the westernmost row, the pilot failed to see a light standard (utility pole) located just off the western edge of the ramp. As he began his turn to align the aircraft with the parking spot, the aircraft's right wing impacted the pole.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 May 1998 Cessna 172M accident near Ocean Shores, WA?
After landing, a pilot attempted to park but failed to see a light standard, resulting in the aircraft's right wing striking the pole.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 May 1998 Cessna 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 May 1998 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N1673V, at Ocean Shores, WA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp.
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