# NTSB GAA15CA066: Cessna 177B, N1102C, Roxboro, NC, May 4, 2015 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: May 4, 2015, 13:00 local (17:00 UTC) - Place: Roxboro, NC - Coordinates: 36.288055, -78.98278 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.2881&lon=-78.9828&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Taxi: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 8, 2015 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 91160 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA15CA066 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/91160/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=91160 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA066 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Attention/monitoring: task monitoring/vigilance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021520): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 177B, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021520/cases.md?model=2073708), [All aircraft, 330 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021520/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Cessna 177B, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040/cases.md?model=2073708), [All aircraft, 116 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Taxi: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 177B, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=2073708), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis After engine start up, the pilot reported that he and his passenger were focused on untangling their headsets. He stated they both were "heads down" for about 8 seconds and failed to notice the airplane moving forward. After rolling forward about 25 feet, the airplane struck an unoccupied airplane which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative After engine start up, the pilot reported that he and his passenger were focused on untangling their headsets. He stated they both were "heads down" for about 8 seconds and failed to notice the airplane moving forward. After rolling forward about 25 feet, the airplane struck an unoccupied airplane which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1102C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1102C), registered now, S/N 17702674 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 177B (B) - Registry model: [Cessna 177B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177b) (registry code 2073708) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17702674 - Year built: 1977 - Airframe hours: 6424 - Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A1F6D 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Business, Part 91 - Operator: Charlie Sarratt, doing business as SkySite Aerial - Registered owner: Zero Two Charlie LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 8, 2014 - Departed: JNX, SMITHFIELD, NC - Destination: TDF, Roxboro, NC - Airport: TDF, Person County - Equipment: Auto-pilot, Handheld GPS, Stall warning system ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 64; injuries: none; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review July 25, 2014; seat: right; restraint: lap only; flight hours: 8,250 total, 64 in this make and model, 7,734 as pilot in command, 66 in the last 90 days, 35 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 52 °F - Altimeter: 30.29 inHg - Observed at: KTDF ## 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 20150504007281A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504007281A), May 4, 2015: N 27528 177B, Roxboro, NC, Substantial damage. The [privacy data omitted] N1102C and a flight instructor returned to the aircraft after a brief stop in tdf. The [privacy data omitted] started the engine and… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 30, 2015, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=91160. 5.6 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.9 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40428694&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Record of Conversation (Pilot in Command) (item 2, .PDF, 68 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40428695&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20(Pilot%20in%20Command)-Master.PDF - Photo 1 – Airplane Collision (Photo Courtesy of FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 1.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40428697&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%20%E2%80%93%20Airplane%20Collision%20(Photo%20Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF - Photo 2 – Engine Mount (Photo Courtesy of FAA) (item 4, .PDF, 2.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40428698&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%202%20%E2%80%93%20Engine%20Mount%20(Photo%20Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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