No fatalities

24 Mar 2017: CESSNA 172 M — MIDDLE RIVER AVIATION LLC — Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD, United States

On 24 Mar 2017, a CESSNA 172 M operated by MIDDLE RIVER AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Baltimore, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A solo student pilot reported that while taxiing into a run-up area, the right wing of her airplane struck a parked airplane, then two others, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.

Incident Overview

A solo student pilot was taxiing her airplane into a run-up area when the right wing impacted a parked airplane. The airplane continued moving and subsequently impacted two other airplanes that were also in the run-up area.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings as a result of the collisions.

Pilot Report

The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Sequence of Events

  • The student pilot taxied into the run-up area.
  • While maneuvering, the right wing of her airplane contacted a stationary airplane.
  • After the initial impact, the airplane continued and struck two additional parked airplanes within the same area.

Investigation

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or occupants are specified in the source. The cause of the incident is not stated; however, the pilot indicated no mechanical issues before the event.

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotEffect on operation