CESSNA 172
Baltimore, MD — March 24, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 24, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA205 |
| Event ID | 20170324X50850 |
| Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.32555, -76.41389 |
| Airport | Martin State Airport |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, as she taxied into the run-up area, the right wing impacted a parked airplane. The airplane continued and then impacted two other airplanes in the run-up area.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The student pilot report that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.