Pilot mistakes road for taxiway

This May 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Tomahawk Injuries: None. Location: Grangeville, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot landed the airplane and exited the runway at a taxiway. As he attempted to taxi to a fueling facility he inadvertently turned onto a road designated for automobiles. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on May 19th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.