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October 12, 2015 · Cessna 182R · N9736H
Abilene, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Abilene, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182R (1981)
Tail Number
N9736H
Operator
Brentco Aerial Patrol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA034
The pilot reported that he was taxiing on the ramp after landing and had looked to his left at the line serviceman that was "marshalling" him and the right wing struck a fence post. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The line serviceman reported that he was standing in the location where he wanted the pilot to park the airplane, with his arms raised to get the pilot's attention. The line serviceman reported that he was not giving the pilot hand signals to direct him on the ramp at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was taxiing on the ramp after landing and had looked to his left at the line serviceman that was "marshalling" him and the right wing struck a fence post. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The line serviceman reported that he was standing in the location where he wanted the pilot to park the airplane, with his arms raised to get the pilot's attention. The line serviceman reported that he was not giving the pilot hand signals to direct him on the ramp at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 CDT
Nearest AirportAbilene Rgnl (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN9736H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrentco Aerial Patrol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 21 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC