Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA438
Location
Fallon, NV
Event ID
20090910X53230
Coordinates
39.498889, -118.748611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N272D
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-7463
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
URQUHART DAN DBA
Address
350 DRUMM LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
FALLON
State / Zip Code
NV 89406
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA438