Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA89LA163

JACKSONVILLE, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N17018

CESSNA 150L

Analysis

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO HAND PROP THE ENGINE WITHOUT A PERSON MANNING THE AIRPLANE CONTROLS. THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE AIRPLANE TAXIED UNMANNED INTO A PARKED AIRPLANE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO HAVE SOMEONE OPERATE THE AIRPLANE'S BRAKES AND ENGINE CONTROLS DURING HAND PROPPING THE ENGINE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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