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N272D accident description

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Crash location 39.498889°N, 118.748611°W
Nearest city Fallon, NV
39.473529°N, 118.777374°W
2.3 miles away
Tail number N272D
Accident date 08 Sep 2009
Aircraft type Beech S35
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While taxiing the airplane from the hangar to the ramp area, the pilot became distracted and did not notice a turn in the taxiway. The airplane subsequently departed the taxiway and collided with a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.

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