Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA081

Cahokia, IL, USA

Aircraft #1

N67726

Cessna 425

Analysis

The airplane impacted a runway sign during taxi for takeoff on an icy taxiway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight. The pilot stated that the airport issued notices to airmen indicating "poor braking conditions" in effect, and "1/4" inch of ice covering runways and taxiways.

Factual Information

The airplane impacted a runway sign during taxi for takeoff on an icy taxiway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight. The pilot reported that the airport issued notices to airmen indicating "poor braking conditions" in effect and "1/4" inch of ice covering runways and taxiways.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot not maintaining clearance from the runway sign during taxi for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an icy taxiway.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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