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November 24, 2013 · Cessna 172 S · N113SF
New Orleans, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
New Orleans, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2001)
Tail Number
N113SF
Operator
Gulf Coast Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA070
The airplane had just returned from a training flight and the engine was still warm. The pilot said she had difficulty starting the engine and opened the throttle "just a bit." She said she set the parking brake and her feet were on the brakes. When the engine started, it went to high rpm. The airplane lurched forward and collided with the fixed base operator building. Examination of the brake system revealed no anomalies
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after starting the engine, which resulted in a collision with a building.
Full Narrative
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane had just returned from a training flight and the engine was still warm. The pilot told the inspector that she had difficulty starting the engine and opened the throttle "just a bit." She said she set the parking brake and her feet were on the brakes. The engine started and went to high rpm. The airplane lurched forward and collided with the fixed base operator building. The FAA inspector said he examined and tested the brake system and found no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportLakefront (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN113SF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGulf Coast Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 27 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC