Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he taxied the airplane to take off, but experienced a radio issue and subsequently decided to taxi back to an area near a group of hangars to troubleshoot the radio. While taxiing, the pilot attempted a right turn towards an opening between two hangars. The airplane’s wings struck each hangar on both sides of the airplane and sustained substantial damage. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR24LA320 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 11, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Chandler, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Chandler Muni (CHD)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172S
- N-number
- N428DW
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2001
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.