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October 12, 2023 · Cessna 340A · N682JS

Boise, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boise, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 340A (1981)
Tail Number
N682JS
Operator
Western Airlines Lc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA013

While taxiing for departure in night visual meteorological conditions, the airplane drifted left of the taxiway centerline and the left wingtip impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage and a postimpact fire when the left wingtip fuel tank was breached. Although the pilot reported that the right brake failed while attempting to stop, review of surveillance video footage indicated that the airplane was traveling at a relatively constant speed with no noticeable change in speed or direction before impact with the fence. Examination of the airplane’s brake system, nose wheel steering system, wheels, and tires revealed no evidence of any failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. Based on the available information, it is likely that the pilot failed to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with the fence.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

On October 12, 2023, about 0250 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 340A airplane, N682JS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, (BOI) Boise, Idaho. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 repositioning flight. The pilot reported that, while taxiing for departure, the right brake failed while he was attempting to stop the airplane. The airplane veered left and subsequently impacted the airport perimeter fence, resulting in a fire when the left wingtip fuel tank was breached. Examination of the airplane’s brake system revealed continuity to each wheel brake and appropriate servicing of the brakes’ cylinders. The brakes were cycled, activated, and released appropriately. The wheels and tires were examined, and no anomalies were noted. Examination of the nose wheel steering system was accomplished by jacking up the nose wheel and verifying proper nosewheel and rudder deflection. There was no evidence of a failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. A review of airport surveillance video captured the airplane taxiing and the impact with the fence. In the seconds before impact, the airplane did not noticeably slow down or change direction. The video indicated that the airplane was traveling the same direction and gradually drifted to the left until the wingtip tank made contact with the fence and the airplane pivoted around the left wingtip, which became embedded in the fence. There was a tire skid mark right of the taxi throughway that was offset about the distance of the airplane’s right main landing gear tire. The black skid mark was narrow and veered to the left across the centerline and into the area of the fence impact, consistent with the airplane’s right main tire being side-loaded and not locked. No other tire skid markings were noted in the area.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:50 PDT
Nearest AirportBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 340A
Tail NumberN682JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestern Airlines Lc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 225 | Continental · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F / 39 F
Altimeter29.91 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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