On August 4, 2005, a Cessna 172M (registration N724TM) was involved in an aviation accident near Hoquiam, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot struck a fence post while taxiing from the fuel island, causing the aircraft to pivot and nose into the fence, damaging the left wing leading edge and aileron.
Accident Details
The student pilot reported that while departing from the fuel island for taxi to the runway, the turn was not sufficient to maintain wingtip clearance from a chain link fence just outside the maneuvering area boundary line around the fuel island. The left wing impacted a fence post approximately five feet inboard from the wing tip.
Damage
The impact caused the aircraft to pivot to the left around the post and then nose into the fence. The left wing's leading edge and aileron were damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 Aug 2005 Cessna 172M accident near Hoquiam, WA?
A student pilot struck a fence post while taxiing from the fuel island, causing the aircraft to pivot and nose into the fence, damaging the left wing leading edge and aileron.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Aug 2005 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N724TM, at Hoquiam, WA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor.
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