No fatalities

Student Pilot Strikes Fence Post During Parking

Prescott, AZ, United States

On April 23, 2019, a Cessna 172 M operated by Pmc Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Prescott, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi operations. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot reported that the right wing of an airplane struck a fence post while maneuvering into a parking spot, causing substantial damage to the wing. No preaccident mechanical failures were reported.

Incident Overview A student pilot reported that the right wing of an airplane impacted a fence post while the aircraft was being maneuvered into a parking spot. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Damage The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing as a result of the impact with the fence post. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause were provided in the source material. ## Mechanical Condition According to the student pilot's report, the airplane was free of mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the incident that would have prevented normal operation.

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotEffect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Apr 2019 Cessna 172 M accident near Prescott, AZ?

A student pilot reported that the right wing of an airplane struck a fence post while maneuvering into a parking spot, causing substantial damage to the wing. No preaccident mechanical failures were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Apr 2019 Cessna 172 M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Apr 2019 involved a Cessna 172 M, operated by Pmc Aviation, at Prescott, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi operations.