ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353338
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| Date: | Sunday 16 May 1999 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N73040 |
| MSN: | 17267247 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3841 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Omak, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Okanogan, WA (S35) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Because of a low battery situation, the pilot elected to hand-prop the airplane. Once started, the aircraft rolled approximately 100 feet across the tarmac and collided with a hangar. The pilot was unable to gain access to the aircraft before it collided with the hangar. The aircraft's parking brake was not properly set and the wheels were not chocked.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft before hand-propping.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA99LA062
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 12:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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