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GAA16CA186

2016-04-04 · Punta Gorda, Florida, United States · None · 1 aircraft · Status: Completed

Airport PGD

Current FAA registration · N8926V

Make / Model
CESSNA 172M
Year of manufacture
1974 · 42 years old at event
Engine
LYCOMING O-320 SERIES (150 hp)
Seats / Engines
4 seats · 1 engine
Last airworthiness date
20080213
ADS-B equipped
Yes — Mode-S AC5000

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry (releasable master file).

Aircraft involved

Probable cause & findings

The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing.

Factual narrative

The pilot reported that during taxi through a high traffic density ramp area, the left wing impacted a light pole, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that during taxi through a high traffic density ramp area, the left wing impacted a light pole, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.   According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

FAA avdata. C = Cause, F = Factor.

  • C Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring environment-Pilot - C
  • — Aircraft-Aircraft handling/service-Towing and taxiing-Taxiing-Incorrect use/operation
  • — Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Pole-Effect on equipment

Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file NTSB_2016_GAA16CA186.txt. Findings + structured fields enriched from FAA avall.mdb. Full investigation docket on data.ntsb.gov ↗.

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