Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA367

Fort Collins, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N95144

CESSNA 152

Analysis

The accident happened on the first flight of the day. The pilot primed the engine using the mixture and set the throttle at the "half" position. The pilot reported that during engine start he placed his feet on the brakes and the engine rpms went to 2,400 rpm immediately; the airplane then started moving forward. The pilot applied the brakes and reduced the throttle; however, the airplane continued to accelerate forward. The airplane impacted a parked Cessna 206, resulting in the partial separation of the accident airplane's right wing and damge to the Cessna 206's propeller and windshield. An examination of the accident airplane's engine, carburetor, throttle assembly, and brakes revealed no anomalies.

Factual Information

The accident happened on the first flight of the day. The pilot primed the engine using the mixture and setting the throttle at a "half" position. The pilot placed his feet on the brakes. The pilot reported that during the engine start the engine rpm went to 2,400 rpm immediately and the airplane started moving forward. The pilot applied the brakes and reduced the throttle; however, the airplane continued to accelerate forward. The airplane impacted a parked Cessna 206, resulting in the partial separation of the right wing. An examination of the airplane engine, carburetor, throttle assembly, and brakes revealed no anomalies.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to control the airplane after engine startup, resulting in a ground collision with a nearby airplane.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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