No fatalities

Airplane Wing Collides with Hangar Door During Taxi (N9400L)

St. Petersburg, FL, US

On March 29, 2000, a Cessna 172P (registration N9400L) operated by Albert Whitted Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near St. Petersburg, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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While taxiing after landing, a pilot maneuvered to avoid a parked multiengine airplane and the left wing struck a hangar door.

Accident Overview

A pilot reported that after takeoff, he flew to the Clearwater airport where he performed one full stop landing and taxied back before departing to return to the St. Petersburg airport. At St. Petersburg, he conducted one touch-and-go landing followed by a full-stop landing.

Taxi and Collision

Following the final landing, while taxiing on a ramp, the pilot maneuvered the airplane to avoid a parked multiengine airplane that was off the right side of the airplane. While looking out the right side of the airplane, the left wing collided with a hangar door.

Aircraft and Flight Details

No specific aircraft type, registration, or engine count was provided in the pilot's statement. The flight involved travel between Clearwater and St. Petersburg airports with multiple landing operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Mar 2000 Cessna 172P accident near St. Petersburg, FL?

While taxiing after landing, a pilot maneuvered to avoid a parked multiengine airplane and the left wing struck a hangar door.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Mar 2000 Cessna 172P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Mar 2000 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N9400L, operated by Albert Whitted Flying Club, at St. Petersburg, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20705. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.