Cessna 172N
Charlottesville, VA — March 8, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA127 |
| Event ID | 20080603X00781 |
| Location | Charlottesville, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.14222, -78.45472 |
| Airport | Charlottesville-Albemarle |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172N |
| 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 pilot's improper engine starting procedures.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he attempted to start the engine of the Cessna 172, but was unsuccessful, so he decided to "hand-prop" the engine. As he rotated the propeller from right to left, the engine started, and the airplane began to roll forward. The airplane continued across the airport ramp and impacted two other airplanes before it came to a stop. The accident airplane received substantial damage to its fuselage, and both parked airplanes were also substantially damaged.
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.