CESSNA 177RG
Westerly, RI — October 6, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA025 |
| Event ID | 20111013X73654 |
| Location | Westerly, RI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.34306, -71.80194 |
| Airport | Westerly State Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177RG |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he and his passenger entered the airplane and completed the preflight checklist before starting the engine. He turned the ignition, the airplane started, and began to move forward. The pilot attempted to stop the airplane but it continued forward and initiated a turn to the left. The airplane subsequently impacted another airplane parked nearby which resulted in substantial damage to the accident airplane's left wing. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector who completed a post accident examination, the brakes were inspected with no leaks or other anomalies noted and the airplane had no preexisting mechanical malfunctions.
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.