On December 27, 2002, a Cessna 182S (registration N416ES) was involved in an aviation accident near Nashville, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to navigate correctly during taxi operations in poor visibility conditions, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the taxiway and descending an embankment. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft rolled off the end of a taxiway and down an embankment after the pilot missed a turn during takeoff preparations in foggy conditions.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff. The pilot reported that visibility was poor due to fog at the time. Specifically, the pilot stated that he missed the designated turn onto runway 19. As a result of this navigation error, the airplane rolled off the end of the taxiway and descended down an embankment that was approximately 25 feet high.
The investigation
Post-accident examination revealed no evidence of mechanical failure or malfunction with the aircraft prior to the incident. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane that would have contributed to the event.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to navigate correctly during taxi operations in poor visibility conditions, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the taxiway and descending an embankment.
What happened in the 27 Dec 2002 Cessna 182S accident near Nashville, TN?
An aircraft rolled off the end of a taxiway and down an embankment after the pilot missed a turn during takeoff preparations in foggy conditions.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Dec 2002 involved a Cessna 182S, registration N416ES, at Nashville, TN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to navigate correctly during taxi operations in poor visibility conditions, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the taxiway and descending an embankment.
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