Incident Summary
A training airplane sustained substantial damage when the right wingtip struck a post during taxi on the ramp. The incident occurred after a one-hour training flight in the local area, as the aircraft was being taxied back to its parking spot.
Circumstances
The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student pilot was taxiing the airplane back to the ramp where the aircraft tie-downs were located. The student pilot was seated in the left seat, which is typical for flight training. While maneuvering on the ramp, the student taxied too close to a post that was attached to a building. The right wingtip subsequently struck the post, causing substantial damage to the airplane.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the wingtip impact. The extent of damage was not further specified, but it was sufficient to classify the incident as an accident with substantial damage.
Pilot Reports
According to the CFI, the post was hit during the taxi back to park the airplane. The CFI did not report any injuries or other damage to property beyond the aircraft itself.