On March 2, 2006, a Beech G35 (registration N348G) was involved in an aviation accident near Flagstaff, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with obstructions while taxiing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After landing, a pilot taxied to a shared hangar and maneuvered to a tie-down area, but the left wing struck a light pole while avoiding a fence.
Accident Details
After landing, the pilot taxied to his hangar, which he shares with an aviation maintenance technician who holds an inspector's authorization. As he taxied around a corner, he observed his car parked outside the hangar and another airplane inside the hangar. Knowing where that airplane was normally tied down, the pilot turned his airplane 180 degrees and proceeded to the tie-down area, located near an airport fence.
During the maneuver, the pilot was focused on watching for chocks and tie-down straps on the ground while also maintaining clearance between the right wing tip and the fence. While doing so, the left wing impacted a light pole.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Mar 2006 Beech G35 accident near Flagstaff, AZ?
After landing, a pilot taxied to a shared hangar and maneuvered to a tie-down area, but the left wing struck a light pole while avoiding a fence.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Mar 2006 involved a Beech G35, registration N348G, at Flagstaff, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with obstructions while taxiing.
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