Aircraft and Flight Details
The accident involved a Cessna 152, registration G-MASS, powered by a single Lycoming O-235-L2C piston engine. The aircraft was manufactured in 1979 (serial number 152-81605). The flight was private, with only the pilot on board.
Accident Narrative
On 23 September 2016 at 1015 UTC, after landing on Runway 20, the pilot was taxiing to the parking area. His attention was drawn to a replica SE5a aircraft ahead, causing him to overlook the windsock pole to the left. The pole was marked with a traffic cone, which he had seen previously. As a result, the left wing of the Cessna 152 struck the pole, causing the aircraft to veer left before coming to a stop.
Injuries and Damage
No injuries were sustained by the pilot. The accident resulted in damage to the leading edge of the left wing.
Pilot Information
The pilot, aged 68, held a Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence and had accumulated 331 total flying hours, with 223 hours on type. His recent flying experience included 7 hours in the last 90 days and 2 hours in the last 28 days.
Information Source
The information for this report was derived from an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot.