# NTSB ERA11CA341: Cessna 182K, N2740Q, Bentonia, MS, June 12, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 12, 2011, 14:25 local (19:25 UTC) - Place: Bentonia, MS - Coordinates: 32.720275, -90.295555 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.7203&lon=-90.2956&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Standing-engine(s) start-up: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report February 16, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 80737 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA11CA341 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/80737/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=80737 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA341 ## Probable cause The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper engine start procedure and improper securing of the seat. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Action: incorrect action selection](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010/cases.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 397 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: use of checklist](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063030): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063030/cases.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 336 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063030/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Standing-engine(s) start-up: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Standing-engine(s) start-up: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to the pilot, she performed a preflight of the airplane and attempted to start the engine. After several unsuccessful attempts, she leaned the mixture setting, advanced the throttle, and attempted another start. The engine started, and she advanced the mixture and throttle controls. The engine increased to a high rpm setting, and the airplane moved forward and to the left. The pilot stated that she attempted to stop the airplane with the brakes; however, the pilot seat slid aft, and she was unable to reach the brake pedals. The airplane impacted nearby equipment, nosed over, and came to rest inverted, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage, tail, and wings. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot, she flew to the airport earlier as a passenger. She then performed a preflight, and began to start the engine. After several attempts to start the engine, she leaned the mixture setting, advanced the throttle, and attempted another start. Subsequently, the engine started and she advanced the mixture and throttle controls. The engine increased to a high rpm setting, and the airplane moved forward and to the left. The pilot further stated that she attempted to stop the airplane with the brakes; however, the pilot seat slid aft and she was unable to reach the brake pedals. The airplane impacted equipment located near the parked airplane, nosed over, and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, tail, and wings. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2740Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2740Q-2014-04-29), registration cancelled 2014-04-29, S/N 18257940, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 182K - Registry model: [Cessna 182K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182k) (registry code 2072724) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18257940 - Airframe hours: 5260 - Engines: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 3, 2010 - Departed: Bentonia, MS - Destination: 87I, YAZOO CITY, MS ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 41; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review May 31, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 224 total, 86 in this make and model, 143 as pilot in command, 17 in the last 90 days, 9 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 350° at 9 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 93 °F, dew point 66 °F - Altimeter: 29.94 inHg - Observed at: JAN, 27 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20110612013299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110612013299A), Jun 12, 2011: Cessna 182K, Bentonia, MS, Substantial damage. While performing an engine hot start, the pilot mistakenly adjusted the throttle on takeoff which caused rapid acceleration. The pilot's seat slid aft and the… ## Other investigations on N2740Q (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB FTW97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA195), May 7, 1997: Cessna 182K (N2740Q), Little Rock, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on January 4, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=80737. 1.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 451 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40349730&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Weather Reports and Records (item 2, .PDF, 49 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40350682&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF - Photo of Airplane Damage (FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 1.2 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40350451&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%20of%20Airplane%20Damage%20(FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.