Cessna 425
Cahokia, IL — February 13, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 13, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA081 |
| Event ID | 20080222X00231 |
| Location | Cahokia, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.57056, -90.15611 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 425 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot not maintaining clearance from the runway sign during taxi for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an icy taxiway.
Full Narrative
The airplane impacted a runway sign during taxi for takeoff on an icy taxiway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight. The pilot reported that the airport issued notices to airmen indicating "poor braking conditions" in effect and "1/4" inch of ice covering runways and taxiways.
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.