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February 3, 2008 · Cessna 172S · N766PD
Jenks, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jenks, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N766PD
Operator
Christiansen Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA070
While taxiing the airplane to park, the pilot selected an open spot located on the side of the parking apron. The pilot noticed a drainage ditch covered with a metal grate but did not perceive that only a portion of the ditch was covered by the grate. As the pilot maneuvered the airplane to park, the nose wheel entered the uncovered ditch and the propeller contacted the ground. The pilot shut down the airplane and exited normally. Damage was sustained to the airplane's firewall. The pilot was not injured. No markings were present to make the pilot aware of the hazard.
NTSB Probable Cause
The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ensure a safe taxi route in unfamiliar surroundings.
Full Narrative
While taxiing the airplane to park, the pilot selected an open spot located on the side of the parking apron. The pilot noticed a drainage ditch covered with a metal grate but did not perceive that only a portion of the ditch was covered by the grate. As the pilot maneuvered the airplane to park, the nose wheel entered the uncovered ditch and the propeller contacted the ground. The pilot shut down the airplane and exited normally. Damage was sustained to the airplane's firewall. The pilot was not injured. No markings were present to make the pilot aware of the hazard.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportRichard Lloyd Jones Jr (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN766PD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristiansen Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC