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August 1, 2023 · Cessna 152 · N46393
Long Beach, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1986)
Tail Number
N46393
Operator
Aces High Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
WPR23LA298
The student pilot in a Cessna 152 reported that, after completing the engine start procedure checklist, he set the parking brake and both he and the instructor placed their feet on the brake pedals. As both pilots looked down to plug in their headsets the airplane rolled forward and struck the right wing of a Cessna 172 that was taxiing in front of them. As a result of the collision, the Cessna 172’s right wing was substantially damaged. The flight crews of both airplanes reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with another airplane.
Full Narrative
The student pilot in a Cessna 152 reported that, after completing the engine start procedure checklist, he set the parking brake and both he and the instructor placed their feet on the brake pedals. As both pilots looked down to plug in their headsets the airplane rolled forward and struck the right wing of a Cessna 172 that was taxiing in front of them. As a result of the collision, the Cessna 172’s right wing was substantially damaged. The flight crews of both airplanes reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with their airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:37 PDT
Nearest AirportLong Beach (Daugherty Fld) (0nm ENE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN46393
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorAces High Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115 | Lycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · Third Class · None
Crew 3Age 26 · Second Class · None
Crew 4Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC