# NTSB FTW01LA190: Cessna 172, N9154B, Odom, AR, August 23, 2001 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: August 23, 2001, 10:30 local (15:30 UTC) - Place: Odom, AR - Coordinates: 34.959682, -92.019248 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.9597&lon=-92.0192&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 14, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 53094 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW01LA190 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/53094/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA190 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to follow the proper procedures for hand-propping an airplane. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, taxi - starting procedure - improper, pilot in command - procedures/directives - not followed, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The pilot attempted to start the airplane; however, he was unsuccessful due to a weak battery. He stated that he moved the throttle to the closed position and exited the airplane. His passenger remained in the airplane. He rotated the propeller manually and the engine started. He then moved away from the airplane; however, the airplane began moving across the airstrip. The passenger saw trees and jumped from the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane contacted the trees and came to a stop. The pilot added that he may have "bumped the throttle" as he was exiting the airplane. ## Factual narrative On August 23, 2001, at 1030 central daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N9154B, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees during taxi at a private grass airstrip near Odom, Arkansas. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. The private pilot was not injured and his one non-pilot rated passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, he attempted to start the airplane; however, he was unsuccessful due to a weak battery. He stated that he moved the throttle to the closed position and exited the airplane. His passenger remained in the airplane. He rotated the propeller manually and the engine started. He then moved away from the airplane; however, the airplane began moving across the airstrip. The passenger saw trees and jumped from the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane contacted the trees and came to a stop. The pilot added that he may have "bumped the throttle" as he was exiting the airplane. According to the pilot, the wings were folded aft and the engine and propeller were damaged. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9154B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9154B-2018-08-24), registration cancelled 2018-08-24, S/N 36754, built 1958 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172 - Registry model: [Cessna 172](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172) (registry code 2072402) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-300 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series) (registry code 17022, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 36754 - Airframe hours: 4400 - Engines: Continental O-300 145 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Larry L. Rogers - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 2001 - Departed: NONE, Odom, AR - Airport: NONE, Private Strip ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 61; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review March 1, 2000; flight hours: 165 total, 35 in this make and model, 165 as pilot in command, 30 in the last 90 days, 15 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 220° at 11 knots - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 93 °F, dew point 72 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: LRF, 10 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 20010823024579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010823024579A), Aug 23, 2001: Cessna 172, Cabot, AR, No damage. (-23) On August 23, 2001, at 1030 central daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N9154B, was substantially damaged during the engine start procedure when it… ## Other investigations on N9154B (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 LAX76DUJ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ40), Sep 13, 1975: Cessna 172 (N9154B), Ft.Grant, AZ, substantial damage 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. 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