Accident · 2016-08-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-08-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N9480E)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- MOYER AVIATION INC Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The student pilot's distraction during taxi operations, which resulted in the airplane's left wing impacting a hangar.
Source: NTSB case GAA16CA447Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 25 | Class 1 (2016-06-29) | 43.5 total · 43.5 in this make/model · 4.6 as PIC · 43.5 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.