Summary
On February 13, 2008, a Cessna 425 (N67726) was involved in an incident near Cahokia, IL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot not maintaining clearance from the runway sign during taxi for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an icy taxiway.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N67726.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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