On October 1, 2005, a Cessna 172P (registration N5394K) was involved in an aviation accident near Reno, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost control of an aircraft while taxiing to the departure runway, resulting in the right wing striking a perimeter fence. The pilot reported inadvertently taxiing down a vehicle access road and encountering a severe wind gust.
Taxiway Deviation
According to the pilot, he accidentally taxied down a vehicle access road instead of the taxiway for which he had received clearance. While proceeding along the road, the aircraft encountered a severe wind gust.
Loss of Control
The wind gust lifted the aircraft and rotated it 90 degrees to the right, causing the pilot to lose control. The pilot indicated that he had been applying crosswind controls during the taxi.
Impact and Resting Position
The right wing of the aircraft impacted a perimeter fence. The aircraft came to rest on top of a fuel farm perimeter fence. No further details regarding damage or injuries were provided in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Oct 2005 Cessna 172P accident near Reno, NV?
A pilot lost control of an aircraft while taxiing to the departure runway, resulting in the right wing striking a perimeter fence. The pilot reported inadvertently taxiing down a vehicle access road and encountering a severe wind gust.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Oct 2005 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N5394K, at Reno, NV.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
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