Pilot Debrief

Cessna U206 near Mexico, MO — 2019-11-10

Final reportGAA20CA072
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Date
2019-11-10
Location
Mexico, MO, USA
Airport
6MU4
Aircraft
Cessna U206
Registration
N29173
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after starting the airplane with a ground power unit (GPU), he exited the airplane. He disconnected the GPU and removed the wheel chocks. The airplane started to roll down an incline. He jumped into the airplane through the aft cargo door and attempted to climb into the pilot's seat to no avail. He pulled the fuel to cut off, and the airplane impacted the trees. The pilot further reported that he had set the parking brake before starting the airplane but either failed to set it completely or bumped it when he exited the pilot's seat to disconnect the GPU. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the right-wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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