The pilot reported steering difficulty while taxing to parking after landing. He added power and pulled back on the control yoke, noting aircraft movement became smooth. As he initiated a right turn into the parking area, the airplane suddenly moved to the left and struck a hangar, incurring substantial damage. Following the collision, he shut down the engine, exited the airplane and noticed the nosewheel tire was flat.
April 6, 2011, Snohomish, Wash., Cessna 172N
The pilot reported steering difficulty while taxing to parking after landing. He added power and pulled back on the control yoke, noting aircraft movement became smooth.
Key Takeaways:
- The pilot experienced steering difficulty while taxiing after landing, which he temporarily alleviated by adding power and pulling back on the yoke.
- While attempting a right turn into the parking area, the airplane unexpectedly veered left and struck a hangar, causing substantial damage.
- Following the collision, it was discovered that the nosewheel tire was flat, likely contributing to the steering issues and the accident.
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