CESSNA 177B
Roxboro, NC — May 4, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 4, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA066 |
| Event ID | 20150513X90237 |
| Location | Roxboro, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.28806, -78.98278 |
| Airport | PERSON COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane.
Full Narrative
After engine start up, the pilot reported that he and his passenger were focused on untangling their headsets. He stated they both were "heads down" for about 8 seconds and failed to notice the airplane moving forward. After rolling forward about 25 feet, the airplane struck an unoccupied airplane which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage.
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.