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March 8, 2008 · Cessna 172N · N733LE
Charlottesville, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N733LE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA127
The pilot attempted to start the engine of the Cessna 172, but was unsuccessful, so he decided to "hand-prop" the engine. As he rotated the propeller from right to left, the engine started, and the airplane began to roll forward. The airplane continued across the airport ramp and impacted two other airplanes before it came to a stop. The accident airplane received substantial damage to its fuselage, and both parked airplanes were also substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Aircraft-Not specified
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he attempted to start the engine of the Cessna 172, but was unsuccessful, so he decided to "hand-prop" the engine. As he rotated the propeller from right to left, the engine started, and the airplane began to roll forward. The airplane continued across the airport ramp and impacted two other airplanes before it came to a stop. The accident airplane received substantial damage to its fuselage, and both parked airplanes were also substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:55 EST
Nearest AirportCharlottesville-Albemarle (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN733LE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 4 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.45 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC