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March 5, 2026 · Cessna 180 · N2648Y
Charleston, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 180 (1955)
Tail Number
N2648Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA141
After maintenance had been completed on the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot performed a preflight inspection, after which the airplane was pushed from the hangar area and onto the airport ramp. The pilot then began to taxi the airplane between a parked van and a helicopter dolly. During the taxi, the airplane struck the helicopter dolly, resulting in substantial damage to the underside of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a helicopter dolly during taxi.
Full Narrative
After maintenance had been completed on the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot performed a preflight inspection, after which the airplane was pushed from the hangar area and onto the airport ramp. The pilot then began to taxi the airplane between a parked van and a helicopter dolly. During the taxi, the airplane struck the helicopter dolly, resulting in substantial damage to the underside of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:26 EST
Nearest AirportWest Virginia Intl Yeager (1nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6715 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2648Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourceWFAC