Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Caldwell, ID — 2012-03-14

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Date
2012-03-14
Location
Caldwell, ID, USA
Airport
EUL
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N5649B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent movement of the airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that, before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, he set the brakes, throttle, and trim. He exited the airplane and proceeded to rotate the propeller. When the engine started, it went to full rpm, and the airplane started to move forward on the taxiway at a high speed. The airplane veered off the taxiway and continued its high speed taxi until it impacted a hangar door, damaging the engine, both wings, and the right main landing gear. The pilot reported that he had not chocked the airplane and thought the brake was set. He further reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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