Accident Cessna 172M Skyhawk II PH-SKN, Thursday 20 August 2015

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Date:	Thursday 20 August 2015
Time:
Type:	Cessna 172M Skyhawk II
Owner/operator:
Registration:	PH-SKN
MSN:	17265655
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Brasschaat Airfield (EBBT) - Belgium
Phase:	Taxi
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Hilversum Airfield (EHHV)
Destination airport:	Brasschaat Air Base (EBBT)
Investigating agency:	AAIU Belgium
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
After landing in EBBT, the Cessna 172M taxied beyond the zone dedicated to powered aircraft, and entered a zone where the glider section of the aeroclub was active. During taxi, the aeroplane hit a small van that was parked on the grass along the taxiway with its left wing tip. The accident was caused by the distraction of the pilot, not noticing a vehicle standing in the airplane’s path.

Accident investigation: