Summary
On December 12, 1995, a Cessna 172 (N8987V) was involved in an incident near Mohave Valley, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.
On December 12, 1995, at 1100 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 172, N8987V, impacted a hangar while taxiing to the ramp after landing at Eagle Airpark, Mohave Valley, Arizona. The aircraft was substantially damaged; however, the student pilot was uninjured. The flight originated at Eagle Airpark as a local area solo flight at 1000 hours. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.
The pilot reported that he was taxiing in at completion of his fourth solo flight. He stated that he was taxiing too fast as he approached the ramp area. When he realized that wing tip clearance was questionable, he applied wheel brakes but the right wingtip impacted a hangar and pivoted the aircraft to the right.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX96LA073. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8987V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On December 12, 1995, at 1100 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 172, N8987V, impacted a hangar while taxiing to the ramp after landing at Eagle Airpark, Mohave Valley, Arizona. The aircraft was substantially damaged; however, the student pilot was uninjured. The flight originated at Eagle Airpark as a local area solo flight at 1000 hours. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.
The pilot reported that he was taxiing in at completion of his fourth solo flight. He stated that he was taxiing too fast as he approached the ramp area. When he realized that wing tip clearance was questionable, he applied wheel brakes but the right wingtip impacted a hangar and pivoted the aircraft to the right. The pilot applied engine power in an effort to straighten out the aircraft, however, this resulted in the nose pivoting to the right even faster. The propeller of the aircraft cut through the hanger door on impact. The aircraft came to rest with the nose inside the hangar back to the wing leading edge. He reported no mechanical problems with the aircraft.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX96LA073