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October 8, 2014 · Cessna T182T · N378MS
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T182T (2002)
Tail Number
N378MS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA007
As the pilot was taxiing to the run-up area, ground control advised him to taxi behind a Gulfstream that was holding short of runway 16R. While maneuvering on the ground to taxi behind the other airplane, the left wing contacted a blast fence on the ramp. The collision caused damage to the left wing leading edge and wing root. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to monitor the distance between the left wing and blast fence while maneuvering behind another airplane.
Full Narrative
As the pilot was taxiing to the run-up area, ground control advised him to taxi behind a Gulfstream that was holding short of runway 16R. While maneuvering on the ground to taxi behind the other airplane, the left wing contacted a blast fence on the ramp. The collision caused damage to the left wing leading edge and wing root. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PDT
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T182T
Tail NumberN378MS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC