Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA081
Location
Cahokia, IL
Event ID
20080222X00231
Coordinates
38.570556, -90.156112
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
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.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N67726
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
425-0030
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LINFORD AIR & REFRIGERATION CO
Address
174- 12TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
OAKLAND
State / Zip Code
CA 94610
Country
United States
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 reported that the airport issued notices to airmen indicating "poor braking conditions" in effect and "1/4" inch of ice covering runways and taxiways.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA081