NONE · Cessna 172 · 2002-05-11 · Fairbanks, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC02LA031
Event ID
20020529X00750
Type
Accident
Date
2002-05-11
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Coordinates
64.813613, -147.859725
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172
Registration
N6475E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilots improper starting procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and failure to use wheel chocks and/or tie-down rope/straps to restrain the airplane during the engine starting procedure.