Beech 200
Burbank, CA, September 3, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Burbank, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.20055, -118.35861 |
| Airport | Bob Hope |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA528 |
| Event ID | 20180903X10522 |
Aircraft
| Make | Beech |
| Model | 200 |
| Registration # | N97WC |
| Operator | West Coast Aviation Services |
| Owner | West Coast Aircraft Shares Llc |
| 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 flight instructor's and pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, with the pilot receiving instruction on the controls, they were instructed by ground personnel to "do a 180º turn and park." During the right turn, after clearing a vehicle, the left wing struck a tree. Prior to impact, the flight instructor saw the tree and tried to apply brakes.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.