ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298658
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| Date: | Tuesday 18 July 2000 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-38-112 |
| Owner/operator: | Mazzei Flying Service |
| Registration: | N2400P |
| MSN: | 38-79A0974 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 8931 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | SAN LUIS OBISPO, California -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | FRESNO , CA (KFAT) |
| , CA (KSBP) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was taxiing from the ramp to the runway. Prior to releasing the parking brake to move out of the parking spot, he visually verified that there were no people or vehicles in the area. While conducting the brake check he looked down into the cockpit to verify that he had a standby option on his radio. He noted that he did not have a standby option and returned his attention to the outside of the airplane and started the airplane moving in a forward direction. When he looked up from inside the cockpit he saw a refueling truck had positioned itself outside of the yellow parking space line. He attempted to avoid the vehicle by engaging full left rudder and left brake; however, the right wingtip collided with the vehicle.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing to the runway, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX00LA270
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 21:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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