N7282Q

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172LS/N: 17260582

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 17, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA202
Location
Pontiac, MI
Event ID
20130321X72747
Coordinates
42.659442, -83.418891
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 after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7282Q
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17260582
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
172LC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCGHEE ELIZABETH
Address
3380 BREEZEWOOD CT
Status
Deregistered
City
ORTONVILLE
State / Zip Code
MI 48462-9101
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot said she was taxing her single-engine airplane to the active runway when the engine suddenly went to full power. She did not recall any engine instrument indications and tried to reduce power by closing the throttle, pulling the mixture control, and applying the brakes. During this time, the airplane veered off the taxiway, impacted a snow bank, and flipped over on its back causing substantial damage to the airframe. Examination of the engine found no mechanical anomalies that would explain why there was a sudden increase in engine power. The pilot had 2,000 feet of taxiway remaining from where the airplane departed the runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA202