N7886G

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 17259586

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 3, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA048
Location
Anchorge, AK
Event ID
20080611X00837
Coordinates
61.186943, -149.965270
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's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17259586
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARCTIC BARNABAS MINISTRIES INC
Address
135 N WILLOW ST
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
AK 99611-7702
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot was taxiing from landing when he inadvertently turned onto a roadway. While making a 180-degree turn to reverse direction, the right wing of the airplane struck a stop sign. The airplane received structural damage to the right wing end rib.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA048