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May 24, 1989 · Cessna 182RG · N999HP
Englewood, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182RG
Tail Number
N999HP
Operator
Wings of Denver
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA133
THE PLT MADE AN 'UNEVENTFUL' LANDING ON RWY 17L. HE SAID THAT HE LEFT RWY 17L VIA TAXIWAY A-4, AND TAXIED THROUGH A BREAK IN A ROW OF FLAGS (BETWEEN RWY 17L AND THE DELTA PARKING RAMP). AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 50 FT ALONG THE TAXIWAY, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ENTERED AN OPEN TRENCH. THE ACFT STOPPED, BUT WITH SOME DIFFICULTY IN STEERING, THE PLT WAS ABLE TO TAXI TO THE PARKING AREA. HE SAID HE SAW NO DAMAGE DURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, BUT WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DAMAGE 10 DAYS LATER. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, A NOTAM WAS IN EFFECT, AND THE ATIS CONTAINED A RECORDED WARNING ABOUT THE TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION. ONLY NORMAL TAXIWAY LIGHTING WAS IN USE, BUT HIGH VISIBILITY CONES AND FLAGS MARKED THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. THIS PLT WAS NOT SCHEDULED OR SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO FLY THE ACFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW WARNINGS PROVIDED BY A NOTAM & FLAGS ON THE TAXIWAY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE DITCH.
Full Narrative
THE PLT MADE AN 'UNEVENTFUL' LANDING ON RWY 17L. HE SAID THAT HE LEFT RWY 17L VIA TAXIWAY A-4, AND TAXIED THROUGH A BREAK IN A ROW OF FLAGS (BETWEEN RWY 17L AND THE DELTA PARKING RAMP). AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 50 FT ALONG THE TAXIWAY, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ENTERED AN OPEN TRENCH. THE ACFT STOPPED, BUT WITH SOME DIFFICULTY IN STEERING, THE PLT WAS ABLE TO TAXI TO THE PARKING AREA. HE SAID HE SAW NO DAMAGE DURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, BUT WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DAMAGE 10 DAYS LATER. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, A NOTAM WAS IN EFFECT, AND THE ATIS CONTAINED A RECORDED WARNING ABOUT THE TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION. ONLY NORMAL TAXIWAY LIGHTING WAS IN USE, BUT HIGH VISIBILITY CONES AND FLAGS MARKED THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. THIS PLT WAS NOT SCHEDULED OR SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO FLY THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:45 MDT
Nearest AirportCentennial (0nm N)
Runway17L
Runway Length10001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182RG
Tail NumberN999HP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWings of Denver
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0