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.