On August 26, 1999, a Cessna 172M (registration N61612) was involved in an aviation accident near Bloomington, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After a precautionary landing due to rough engine, a pilot had a mechanic repair the magneto. While taxiing for departure, both wings struck road signs on either side of the roadway.
Incident
The airplane was landed on a roadway in a precautionary landing following a rough running engine. The pilot subsequently obtained the services of a mechanic to repair the airplane's magneto. After the repairs were completed, the pilot was taxiing the airplane for departure when both wings were damaged when they impacted road signs on each side of the roadway.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses saw the airplane approaching the signs; however, they had no way of warning the pilot, who did not see the signs prior to impact.
Aftermath
The damage to both wings occurred during the taxi phase. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or injuries were provided in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 Aug 1999 Cessna 172M accident near Bloomington, IL?
After a precautionary landing due to rough engine, a pilot had a mechanic repair the magneto. While taxiing for departure, both wings struck road signs on either side of the roadway.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Aug 1999 Cessna 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Aug 1999 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N61612, at Bloomington, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs.
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