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Pilot Collides With Runway Sign After Taxiing Off Active Runway (N6034X)

San Diego, CA, US

On May 6, 1999, a Beech A36 (registration N6034X) was involved in an aviation accident near San Diego, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing, as evidenced by his statement that he was looking at instruments during the collision. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-19Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot landed at dusk and turned off the runway onto a taxiway. While proceeding slowly, he entered an oval area and collided with a runway sign while looking at instruments.

What happened

The aircraft touched down and landed at dusk. Following the landing, the pilot executed a ninety-degree turn off the active runway to enter a taxiway. The pilot then proceeded along the taxiway at a speed of less than five miles per hour.

While moving slowly, the pilot made another right turn. This maneuver caused the aircraft to leave the intended path and enter an oval-shaped area that was short of the desired taxiway route. During this movement, the aircraft collided with a runway sign. The pilot later informed responding officials that the collision occurred while he was looking at the instruments rather than outside the aircraft.

The investigation

Responding officials spoke with the pilot regarding the incident. The pilot indicated that his attention was focused on the instruments at the time of the impact.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing, as evidenced by his statement that he was looking at instruments during the collision.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 May 1999 Beech A36 accident near San Diego, CA?

A pilot landed at dusk and turned off the runway onto a taxiway. While proceeding slowly, he entered an oval area and collided with a runway sign while looking at instruments.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 May 1999 Beech A36 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 May 1999 involved a Beech A36, registration N6034X, at San Diego, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing, as evidenced by his statement that he was looking at instruments during the collision.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18803. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.