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April 6, 2011 · Cessna 172N · N492SF
Snohomish, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Snohomish, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N492SF
Operator
R Desselle
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA191
The pilot reported that while taxiing to the parking area after landing, he noticed that the steering became difficult. He added power and pulled back on the control yoke, noting that the aircraft movement became smooth. As he initiated a right turn to the parking area, the airplane suddenly moved to the left and the left wing struck a hangar. The left wing sustained structural damage. He further reported that following the collision, he turned off the engine, exited the airplane, and noticed that the nose wheel tire was flat. The pilot reported that there were no additional mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Residence/building-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taxing to the parking area after landing, he noticed that the steering became difficult. The pilot added power and pulled back on the control yoke, noting that the aircraft movement became smooth. As he initiated a right turn to the parking area, the airplane suddenly moved to the left and the left wing struck a hangar. The left wing sustained structural damage. The pilot further reported that following the collision, he shut down the engine, exited the airplane, and noticed that the nose wheel tire was flat. The pilot reported that there were no additional mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHarvey Field Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN492SF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorR Desselle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 32 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC