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Aircraft Wingtip Collides with Parked Fuel Truck During Taxi (N19667)

Lincoln Park, NJ, US

On July 13, 1998, a Cessna 172L (registration N19667) was involved in an aviation accident near Lincoln Park, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck. Related factors were the truck and the pilot was unfamiliar with that area. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During taxi after landing on runway 19, an airplane's right wingtip struck a fuel truck parked in front of a tied-down aircraft. The pilot, unfamiliar with the area, was taxiing to pick up his father.

Narrative

A pilot flew to an airport with the intention of picking up his father. After landing on runway 19, he proceeded to taxi back along the taxiway. He observed his father standing at the left end of the taxiway. The airplane continued taxiing on the center line of the taxiway. The right wingtip struck a fuel truck that was parked in front of another airplane. That other airplane was secured with tie-downs. The pilot was not from the area.

Pilot Remarks

The pilot stated that he had touched down on runway 19 and was taxiing back when he saw his father. He noted that the airplane was on the taxiway center line. He further reported that the collision occurred with a fuel truck parked in front of a tied-down aircraft. The pilot also mentioned that he was not from the local area.

Collision Details

The collision involved the right wingtip of the taxiing airplane and a stationary fuel truck. The truck was positioned in front of another airplane that was tied down. The incident took place on the taxiway after landing on runway 19.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jul 1998 Cessna 172L accident near Lincoln Park, NJ?

During taxi after landing on runway 19, an airplane's right wingtip struck a fuel truck parked in front of a tied-down aircraft. The pilot, unfamiliar with the area, was taxiing to pick up his father.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jul 1998 Cessna 172L accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jul 1998 involved a Cessna 172L, registration N19667, at Lincoln Park, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck. Related factors were the truck and the pilot was unfamiliar with that area.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10615. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.