Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 22, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA255
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Event ID
20100522X13522
Coordinates
35.972778, -115.134445
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 inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RHOADS ERIC S
Address
3001 REDHILL AVE #5-203
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
CA 92626
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that a normal landing was made on runway 17L. The pilot was instructed to cross runway 17R without delay. As he was taxiing, the airplane began to weather vane left into the wind. The pilot tried to correct back to the taxiway with the right rudder but the airplane continued to the left and hit a taxiway light. As the pilot continued to maneuver to the left, the airplane went into a ditch and the tail struck an airport sign.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA255