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November 25, 2010 · Cessna 182M · N182DG
Lubbock, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182M
Tail Number
N182DG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA187
According to the pilot, while taxiing to the ramp, he observed the lineman motioning him towards a parking area. He taxied straight towards the lineman, and the airplane departed the taxiway, and struck an airport sign. The cowling was torn, the skin of the fuselage was buckled, and the fuselage skin was wrinkled two to three inches aft of the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign.
Full Narrative
According to the written statement submitted by the pilot, while taxiing to the ramp, he observed the lineman motioning him towards a parking area. The pilot taxied straight towards the lineman, departed the taxiway, and struck an airport sign. The damage to the airplane was first reported to the Federal Aviation Administration and NTSB after the airplane was sold. The cowling was torn, the skin of the fuselage was buckled, and the fuselage skin was wrinkled two to three inches aft of the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:25 CST
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182M
Tail NumberN182DG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 23000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 10 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC