# NTSB Accident ATL95LA063
> **CESSNA 172L** · 1995-03-10 · SMYRNA, TN, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL95LA063
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03068
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-03-10
- **Location:** SMYRNA, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.979579, -86.510795
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172L
- **Registration:** N4383Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE MAGNETOS WERE NOT ENERGIZED PRIOR TO POSITIONING THE PROPELLER, AND THE DUAL STUDENT'S FAILURE TO PLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION AFTER THE FIRST START ATTEMPT.

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