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 reported steering difficulty while taxiing after landing, despite an initial attempt to regain smooth movement.
- While attempting a right turn into parking, the airplane unexpectedly veered left and struck a hangar, causing substantial damage.
- Following the collision, it was discovered that the nosewheel tire was flat.
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