Summary
The pilot was taxiing the aircraft for take-off. The taxiway runs adjacent to the verandah of the Wagin Aero Club. As the aircraft passed the Aero Club, a book that the pilot was using fell to the cockpit floor. The pilot reached down to retrieve the book and as a result his attention was distracted from control of the aircraft. The left wing, outboard leading edge, collided with a verandah post causing substantial damage.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199401391 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/05/1994 |
| Location | Wagin Airport |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 31/08/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Taxiing collision/near collision |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172N |
| Registration | VH-KGA |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Business |
| Departure point | Wagin WA |
| Destination | Jandakot WA |
| Damage | Substantial |