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May 22, 2010 · Cessna 172P · N529MC
Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N529MC
Operator
Rhoads Eric S Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA255
The pilot stated that he made a normal landing on runway 17L. The pilot was instructed to cross runway 17R without delay. As he was taxiing, the airplane began to weather vane left into the wind. The pilot tried to correct back to the taxiway with the right rudder but the airplane continued to the left and hit a taxiway light. As the pilot continued to maneuver to the left, the airplane went into a ditch and the tail struck an airport sign.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that a normal landing was made on runway 17L. The pilot was instructed to cross runway 17R without delay. As he was taxiing, the airplane began to weather vane left into the wind. The pilot tried to correct back to the taxiway with the right rudder but the airplane continued to the left and hit a taxiway light. As the pilot continued to maneuver to the left, the airplane went into a ditch and the tail struck an airport sign.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportHenderson (0nm)
Runway17L
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN529MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRhoads Eric S Dba
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourcePILO