Casualties unknown

2000-05-04: Cessna 152 (N92995) — Comair Aviation Academy — Sanford, FL

Sanford, FL, US

On May 4, 2000, a Cessna 152 (registration N92995) operated by Comair Aviation Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Sanford, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a training flight, the student pilot was taxiing when the flight instructor became preoccupied with a low voltage light issue, and the aircraft's left wing struck a fence, resulting in substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor and a student pilot were conducting a training flight. During taxi, the instructor reported being preoccupied with a problem related to the low voltage light. He observed that the aircraft was being taxied at an excessive speed, was positioned left of the centerline, and was approaching a fence. The instructor stated that he took control, applied the brakes, reduced throttle, and applied right rudder, but was unable to avoid a collision.

Collision Details

The left wing of the aircraft collided with the fence. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact. The student pilot reported that at the time of the collision, he was looking toward the right wing in an attempt to determine if the aircraft was clear of parked airplanes.

Sequence of Events

According to the instructor, after noticing the low voltage light issue, his attention was diverted. He noticed the aircraft's position and speed were unsafe in relation to the fence. Despite his corrective actions, contact with the fence could not be prevented. The student's account indicates his attention was focused on the right side of the aircraft, checking for nearby parked aircraft, when the left wing struck the fence.

Damage Assessment

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. No further details regarding specific components damaged or the extent of the damage were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21061. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.