N95144

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152S/N: 15285857

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 18, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA367
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Event ID
20090618X31455
Coordinates
40.459445, -105.011108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to control the airplane after engine startup, resulting in a ground collision with a nearby airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N95144
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15285857
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
152C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHITEHEAD DEREK
Address
21080 FOREST CROSSING LN APT 108
Status
Deregistered
City
LEXINGTON PARK
State / Zip Code
MD 20653-5233
Country
United States

Analysis

The accident happened on the first flight of the day. The pilot primed the engine using the mixture and setting the throttle at a "half" position. The pilot placed his feet on the brakes. The pilot reported that during the engine start the engine rpm went to 2,400 rpm immediately and the airplane started moving forward. The pilot applied the brakes and reduced the throttle; however, the airplane continued to accelerate forward. The airplane impacted a parked Cessna 206, resulting in the partial separation of the right wing. An examination of the airplane engine, carburetor, throttle assembly, and brakes revealed no anomalies.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA367