CESSNA 172N near Miami, FL — 2013-08-26
- Date
- 2013-08-26
- Location
- Miami, FL, USA
- Airport
- TMB
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172N
- Registration
- N5232D
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
- Phase of flight
- Taxi
Probable cause
The pilot’s incapacitation due to a seizure during taxi.
NTSB narrative
The student pilot reported that the last thing he remembered regarding the accident sequence was taxiing the airplane to the ramp hold position and then contacting air traffic ground control. He stated that he then lost consciousness. He regained consciousness after his airplane collided with another airplane parked on the ramp. He reported that he had never lost consciousness before this event. A witness reported observing the pilot having a seizure while he was taxiing the airplane, and emergency responders reported that the pilot was confused and drowsy for a period of time following the event, consistent with the pilot having experienced a seizure. The pilot did not have any waivers or limitations on his medical certificate.
Analysis
- Primary failure mode
- Human factors
- First missed decision gate
- Pilot could have sought medical evaluation before flying after losing consciousness.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 8 docket documents
Docket documents8
- Miami Dade Fire Rescue Dispatch Reportatc
- Other Pertinent Forms and Reports-Aircraft logbook pagesform
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Pilot Statementinterview
- Record of Conversation - Ramp Attendantother
- Photo 1 - Engine Cowling (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 2 - Propeller bent upwards on engine cowling (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Miami Dade Accident Reportreport
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