BEECH S35
Fallon, NV — September 8, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 8, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA438 |
| Event ID | 20090910X53230 |
| Location | Fallon, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.49889, -118.74861 |
| Airport | Fallon Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | S35 |
| 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 maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
Full Narrative
While taxiing the airplane from the hangar to the ramp area, the pilot became distracted and did not notice a turn in the taxiway. The airplane subsequently departed the taxiway and collided with a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
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.