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December 26, 2017 · Cessna 182 S · N698MC

Santa Ana, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182 S (1998)
Tail Number
N698MC
Operator
Hac Properties
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18CA059

The pilot reported that he was high on the approach for landing and partially focused on the tower controller's warning about heavy wake turbulence from landing jet traffic on the parallel runway. The airplane touched down about 1,800 ft or longer down the runway and subsequently ran off the end. The controller instructed him to turn around and exit the runway at taxiway Hotel; however, in confusion, the pilot turned toward the main terminal. The controller then instructed the pilot to make a 180o turn; however, he was now in the way of a taxiing incoming jet airplane. He moved the airplane to the left and subsequently struck an unmanned guard shack. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported 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 follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was high on the approach for landing, and partially focused on the tower controller's warning about heavy wake turbulence from landing jet traffic on the parallel runway. The pilot touched down about 1,800 ft or longer down the runway and subsequently ran off the end. The controller instructed him to turn around and exit the runway at taxiway Hotel, however in confusion, the pilot turned toward the main terminal. The controller then instructed the pilot to make a 180o turn, however he was now in the way of a taxiing incoming jet airplane. He moved to the left and subsequently struck an unmanned guard shack. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PST
Nearest AirportJohn Wayne Airport-Orange Coun (0nm SSE)
Runway20L
Runway Length2887 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 S
Tail NumberN698MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHac Properties
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO540-AB1 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data