CESSNA 150F near Palenstine, TX — 2008-12-28
- Date
- 2008-12-28
- Location
- Palenstine, TX, USA
- Airport
- PSN
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 150F
- Registration
- N8212F
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.
NTSB narrative
The private pilot and a 6-year old passenger boarded the airplane for a local flight. After a failed attempt to start the engine, the pilot recalled securing the master switch and the magnetos prior to exiting the cockpit to rotate the propeller by hand. While turning the propeller to "limber" the oil, the airplane's engine inadvertently started. As the airplane moved forward, an unknown part of the airplane contacted the pilot causing serious injuries. The airplane, with the passenger still on-board, traversed the airport before colliding with trees. The passenger was seriously injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. A responding fire fighter reported turning off the magneto and fuel switches during the initial response.
NTSB coding
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