CESSNA T182T
Van Nuys, CA — October 8, 2014
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15CA007 |
| Event ID | 20141009X54107 |
| Location | Van Nuys, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.20972, -118.48972 |
| Airport | Van Nuys |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | T182T |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to monitor the distance between the left wing and blast fence while maneuvering behind another airplane.
Full Narrative
As the pilot was taxiing to the run-up area, ground control advised him to taxi behind a Gulfstream that was holding short of runway 16R. While maneuvering on the ground to taxi behind the other airplane, the left wing contacted a blast fence on the ramp. The collision caused damage to the left wing leading edge and wing root. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.