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January 16, 2001 · Cessna TR182 · N63BD
Concord, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Concord, CA
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Tail Number
N63BD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA074
The pilot reported that, upon exiting the runway, he made too wide a turn onto the taxiway and then did not correct quickly enough to avoid striking a hangar with the left wingtip.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from buildings during taxi.
Full Narrative
On January 15, 2001, at 1730 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna TR182, N63BD, was substantially damaged when the left wing struck a hangar while taxiing to parking after landing at Buchanan Field, Concord, California. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local area personal flight. The flight was operated by the owner under 14 CFR Part 91, and departed from Concord at 1630. In his report to the Safety Board, the pilot reported making a wide turn onto the taxiway and said he then did not correct quickly enough to avoid striking the hangar.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PST
Nearest AirportBuchanan Field (0nm)
Runway32R
Runway Length4601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TR182
Tail NumberN63BD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind340° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 25 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC