Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182K near Bentonia, MS — 2011-06-12

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Date
2011-06-12
Location
Bentonia, MS, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182K
Registration
N2740Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper engine start procedure and improper securing of the seat.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, she performed a preflight of the airplane and attempted to start the engine. After several unsuccessful attempts, she leaned the mixture setting, advanced the throttle, and attempted another start. The engine started, and she advanced the mixture and throttle controls. The engine increased to a high rpm setting, and the airplane moved forward and to the left. The pilot stated that she attempted to stop the airplane with the brakes; however, the pilot seat slid aft, and she was unable to reach the brake pedals. The airplane impacted nearby equipment, nosed over, and came to rest inverted, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage, tail, and wings.

NTSB coding

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