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September 8, 2009 · Cessna 172P · N51594
Long Beach, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N51594
Operator
Candace a Lamed Enterprise
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA447
While taxing at night from a parking area to runway 30 for takeoff, the commercial pilot inadvertently departed the taxiway and entered onto a service road. While trying to re-enter the taxiway from the service road the left wing tip struck a parked van. The airplane then pivoted around and struck a storage container. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Ground vehicle-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
While taxing at night from a parking area to runway 30 for takeoff, the commercial pilot inadvertently departed the taxiway and entered onto a service road. While trying to re-enter the taxiway from the service road the left wing tip struck a parked van. The airplane then pivoted around and struck a storage container. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 PDT
Nearest AirportLong Beach Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN51594
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCandace a Lamed Enterprise
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC