Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA438

Fallon, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N272D

BEECH S35

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

While taxiing the airplane from the hangar to the ramp area, the pilot became distracted and did not notice a turn in the taxiway. The airplane subsequently departed the taxiway and collided with a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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