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September 19, 1998 · Cessna 150L · N19063
Oroville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oroville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N19063
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX98LA315
The pilot stated that as he was taxiing back to the hangar, he misjudged the distance between the hangar door and the right wing of the airplane. The right wing struck the hangar door resulting in substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance and subsequently striking a hangar door while taxiing to parking.
Full Narrative
On September 19, 1998, at 1130 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N19063, collided with an open hangar door while taxiing back to the hangar after landing at the Oroville, California, airport. The aircraft, operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot/owner was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed for the personal flight and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that after landing he taxied to a compass rose that was painted on the ground between helipads to check the accuracy of the aircraft's magnetic compass. After checking the accuracy of the aircraft's magnetic compass, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the hanger. The pilot stated that as he was taxiing back he misjudged the distance between the hangar door and the right wing of the aircraft struck the door. The accident was reported to the Safety Board on October 16, 1998.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest AirportOroville Muni (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN19063
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC