N13499

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17262796

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 24, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA205
Location
Baltimore, MD
Event ID
20170324X50850
Coordinates
39.325553, -76.413887
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N13499
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17262796
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MIDDLE RIVER AVIATION LLC
Address
701 WILSON POINT RD
BOX 14
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDDLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
MD 21220
Country
United States

Analysis

The solo student pilot reported that, as she taxied into the run-up area, the right wing impacted a parked airplane. The airplane continued and then impacted two other airplanes in the run-up area.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

The student pilot report that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA205