Summary
On September 08, 2009, a Beech S35 (N272D) was involved in an incident near Fallon, NV. 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 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR09CA438. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N272D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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