ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352643
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| Date: | Saturday 11 September 1999 |
| Time: | 18:02 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Concord Flight International |
| Registration: | N534CA |
| MSN: | 17269379 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2710 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | San Jose, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KRHV) |
| Concord, CA (KCCR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane's left wingtip struck a pole as the pilot was taxiing for takeoff. The pilot reported that his vision was impaired as he taxied westbound into the setting late afternoon sun. He saw an aircraft parked on his right and did not notice the pole on his left. He also reported the taxiway centerline was badly faded.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. Sun glare was a factor in the accident.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA306
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 12:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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