# NTSB Accident ANC02LA031
> **Cessna 172** · 2002-05-11 · Fairbanks, AK, USA · NONE
## 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.

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