N177MW

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177RGS/N: 177RG1134

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 6, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA025
Location
Westerly, RI
Event ID
20111013X73654
Coordinates
41.343055, -71.801940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177RG1134
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
177RGC77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177RG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FACTOUROVICH MAXIM
Address
1903 TERMINAL DR
City
RICHLAND
State / Zip Code
WA 99354-4924
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA025