Incident Overview
A student pilot was taxiing from the runway to the south ramp when the accident occurred. The accident airplane was traveling north on a taxi line while another airplane was taxiing south on the same line. The student pilot reported that when it appeared the other aircraft was not going to stop, he moved off the taxi line to give way. As he focused on maintaining clearance with the other airplane, his left wing contacted a T-hangar.
Sequence of Events
The accident airplane had just landed and was proceeding north along a designated taxi line toward the ramp. Simultaneously, another aircraft was taxiing south on the same line. The student pilot observed the oncoming aircraft and perceived that it would not yield or stop. In response, he elected to exit the taxi line to create separation. While maneuvering to give way, the pilot’s attention was directed toward the other airplane. During this evasive action, the left wingtip of the accident airplane struck a nearby T-hangar.
Investigation Details
The investigation documented the student pilot’s account of the incident. No other causal or contributing factors were identified in the source material. The aircraft and hangar sustained unspecified damage. No injuries were reported among the pilot or any ground personnel.