Cessna 182
Perris, CA — May 6, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA146 |
| Event ID | 20200507X72458 |
| Location | Perris, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.76250, -117.21861 |
| Airport | PERRIS VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 182 |
| 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 diverted attention while taxing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader during taxi.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taxing for takeoff, he observed a skip loader on the immediate left edge of the taxiway and noted there was sufficient clearance to avoid it. However, during the taxi, his attention was distracted by setting up the GPS for the flight, and the airplane drifted left, and subsequently struck the skip loader.
The right horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged.
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.