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October 6, 2015 · Raytheon Aircraft A36 Undesignat · N53WW
Monterey, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Monterey, CA
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft A36 Undesignat (2002)
Tail Number
N53WW
Operator
Steven G John
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA005
The pilot reported that after landing, while taxiing to his hangar at night, he struck a distance remaining sign. He reported that all of the runway and taxiway lights were inoperative at the time he impacted the sign. The pilot also reported that the airplane landing and taxi lights were inoperative. When asked, the pilot could not recall if the airplane landing and taxi lights were operative during the preflight which he affirms was conducted. After the impact, the pilot continued to his hangar, secured the airplane, and contacted the airport manager the following morning. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The runway and taxiway lights were inoperative at the time of the accident, but the appropriate NOTAM had been issued, and the information was available to the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid runway signage during taxi after landing, resulting in a collision and substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing, while taxiing to his hangar at night, he struck a distance remaining sign. He reported that all of the runway and taxiway lights were inoperative at the time he impacted the sign. The pilot also reported that the airplane landing and taxi lights were inoperative. When asked, the pilot could not recall if the airplane landing and taxi lights were operative during the preflight which he affirms was conducted. After the impact, the pilot continued to his hangar, secured the airplane, and contacted the airport manager the following morning. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The runway and taxiway lights were inoperative at the time of the accident, but the appropriate NOTAM had been issued, and the information was available to the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 PDT
Nearest AirportMonterey Rgnl (0nm SSE)
Runway28L
Runway Length7440 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaytheon Aircraft A36 Undesignat
Tail NumberN53WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven G John
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-B39B · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind130° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time02:54
Weather SourceWFAC