CESSNA 172
New Orleans, LA — November 24, 2013
Event Information
| Date | November 24, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA070 |
| Event ID | 20131125X22043 |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.03589, -90.02579 |
| Airport | Lakefront |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after starting the engine, which resulted in a collision with a building.
Full Narrative
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane had just returned from a training flight and the engine was still warm. The pilot told the inspector that she had difficulty starting the engine and opened the throttle "just a bit." She said she set the parking brake and her feet were on the brakes. The engine started and went to high rpm. The airplane lurched forward and collided with the fixed base operator building. The FAA inspector said he examined and tested the brake system and found no anomalies.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.