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September 8, 2009 · Beech S35 · N272D
Fallon, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fallon, NV
Aircraft
Beech S35
Tail Number
N272D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA438
While taxiing the airplane from the hangar to the ramp area, the pilot became distracted and did not notice a turn in the taxiway. The airplane subsequently departed the taxiway and collided with a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Awareness of condition
Full Narrative
While taxiing the airplane from the hangar to the ramp area, the pilot became distracted and did not notice a turn in the taxiway. The airplane subsequently departed the taxiway and collided with a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportFallon Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech S35
Tail NumberN272D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550-B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC