Casualties unknown

Airplane Collides with Hangar While Taxiing After Landing (N182HG)

Torrance, CA, US

On November 4, 2005, a Cessna 182Q (registration N182HG) was involved in an aviation accident near Torrance, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive taxi speed and misjudgment of the right-hand turn. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane collided with a hangar during taxi from landing to parking. The pilot cited excessive taxi speed and misjudgment of a right-hand turn as the cause.

Incident Overview

An airplane collided with a hangar while taxiing from the landing point to the parking area. The event occurred as the pilot was executing a right-hand turn off the taxiway. During the turn, the left wing of the aircraft made contact with a hangar structure. This contact caused the airplane to veer to the left, and subsequently, the propeller struck the exterior wall of the hangar.

Damage Assessment

The collision resulted in visible damage to the hangar, the propeller, and extensive damage to the left wing of the airplane. The extent of the damage indicates a significant impact during the taxiing maneuver.

Pilot's Account

The pilot reported that the aircraft and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions throughout the flight. He attributed the accident to his own actions, specifically an excessive taxi speed and a misjudgment of the right-hand turn. The pilot stated these factors led to the collision with the hangar.

Mechanical Condition

According to the pilot's statement, the airplane and its engine operated normally with no mechanical issues prior to the accident. No pre-existing defects or malfunctions were identified that could have contributed to the occurrence.

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive taxi speed and misjudgment of the right-hand turn.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Nov 2005 Cessna 182Q accident near Torrance, CA?

An airplane collided with a hangar during taxi from landing to parking. The pilot cited excessive taxi speed and misjudgment of a right-hand turn as the cause.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Nov 2005 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N182HG, at Torrance, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's excessive taxi speed and misjudgment of the right-hand turn.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051202X01926. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.