N492SF

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17268310

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA191
Location
Snohomish, WA
Event ID
20110407X81606
Coordinates
47.904724, -122.102500
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 a hangar while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268310
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SNOHOMISH FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
9900 AIRPORT WAY
City
SNOHOMISH
State / Zip Code
WA 98296-8260
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that while taxing to the parking area after landing, he noticed that the steering became difficult. The pilot added power and pulled back on the control yoke, noting that the aircraft movement became smooth. As he initiated a right turn to the parking area, the airplane suddenly moved to the left and the left wing struck a hangar. The left wing sustained structural damage. The pilot further reported that following the collision, he shut down the engine, exited the airplane, and noticed that the nose wheel tire was flat. The pilot reported that there were no additional mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA191