# NTSB Accident CEN13CA282
> **CESSNA 172RG** · 2013-05-16 · Abbeville, LA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13CA282
- **Event ID:** 20130516X72237
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-05-16
- **Location:** Abbeville, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.971944, -92.083885
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172RG
- **Registration:** N5219U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand starting the engine and the failure of the brass tie down hook.

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