Cessna 172
Anchorge, AK, May 3, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 3, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Anchorge, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.18694, -149.96527 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA048 |
| Event ID | 20080611X00837 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N7886G |
| Owner | Byron Brown |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was taxiing from landing when he inadvertently turned onto a roadway. While making a 180-degree turn to reverse direction, the right wing of the airplane struck a stop sign. The airplane received structural damage to the right wing end rib.
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.