Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172L near Pontiac, MI — 2013-03-17

Final reportCEN13CA202
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Date
2013-03-17
Location
Pontiac, MI, USA
Airport
PTK
Aircraft
CESSNA 172L
Registration
N7282Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot said she was taxiing her single-engine airplane to the active runway when the engine suddenly went to full power. She did not recall any related engine instrument indications and tried to reduce power by moving the throttle control to its idle position, pulling the mixture control aft, and applying the brakes. During this time, the airplane veered off the taxiway, impacted a snow bank, and nosed over, coming to rest on its back, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. Examination of the engine found no mechanical anomalies that would explain the sudden increase in engine power. The pilot had 2,000 feet of taxiway remaining from where the airplane departed the runway.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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