Summary
On March 24, 2017, a Cessna 172 (N13499) was involved in an incident near Baltimore, MD. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA205. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N13499.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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