Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC08CA048

Anchorge, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N7886G

Cessna 172

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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