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N766PD accident description

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Crash location 36.039444°N, 95.984444°W
Nearest city Jenks, OK
36.022873°N, 95.968328°W
1.5 miles away
Tail number N766PD
Accident date 03 Feb 2008
Aircraft type Cessna 172S
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While taxiing the airplane to park, the pilot selected an open spot located on the side of the parking apron. The pilot noticed a drainage ditch covered with a metal grate but did not perceive that only a portion of the ditch was covered by the grate. As the pilot maneuvered the airplane to park, the nose wheel entered the uncovered ditch and the propeller contacted the ground. The pilot shut down the airplane and exited normally. Damage was sustained to the airplane's firewall. The pilot was not injured. No markings were present to make the pilot aware of the hazard.

NTSB Probable Cause

The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ensure a safe taxi route in unfamiliar surroundings.

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