Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing into the parking area, resulting in an on-ground collision with a light pole.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The private pilot was taxiing for parking on the ramp at night with a lineman as a ground guide. The pilot observed a light pole to his left, but continued taxiing the airplane forward with the lineman located to his right. The left wing of the airplane collided with the light pole.
Source record
Factual narrative
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