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N53WW accident description

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Crash location 36.586944°N, 121.843055°W
Nearest city Monterey, CA
36.600238°N, 121.894676°W
3.0 miles away
Tail number N53WW
Accident date 05 Oct 2015
Aircraft type Raytheon Aircraft Company A36
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that after landing, while taxiing to his hangar at night, he struck a distance remaining sign. He reported that all of the runway and taxiway lights were inoperative at the time he impacted the sign. The pilot also reported that the airplane landing and taxi lights were inoperative. When asked, the pilot could not recall if the airplane landing and taxi lights were operative during the preflight which he affirms was conducted.

After the impact, the pilot continued to his hangar, secured the airplane, and contacted the airport manager the following morning. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The runway and taxiway lights were inoperative at the time of the accident, but the appropriate NOTAM had been issued, and the information was available to the pilot.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to see and avoid runway signage during taxi after landing, resulting in a collision and substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane.

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