CESSNA T206
Apple Valley, CA — June 23, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 23, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA240 |
| Event ID | 20210623103322 |
| Location | Apple Valley, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.57094, -117.19035 |
| Airport | APPLE VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | T206 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| 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's distraction due to adjusting the radio while taxing at night, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
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.