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August 7, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N67334

Clearwater, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Clearwater, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67334
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA94LA190

The pilot-in-command stated he started the engine and noticed he had not removed the left wing tie-down during the preflight inspection. He retarded the throttle to the idle position, exited the airplane, walked around to the front of the leading edge of the left wing, removed the tie-down, turned to the left, and walked into the propeller.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO INTENTIONALLY EXIT THE AIRPLANE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER. THE IMPROPER AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT WAS A FACTOR.

Full Narrative

On August 7, 1994, about 0530 eastern daylight time, an unmanned Cessna 152, N67334, registered to Leaseair Clearwater Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with the pilot-in-command and a parked airplane on the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. The airplanes sustained minor damage. The private pilot received a serious injury. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot stated he started the engine and noticed he had not removed the left wing tie-down during the preflight inspection. He retarded the throttle to the idle position, exited the airplane, walked around to the front of the leading edge of the left wing, removed the tie-down, turned to the left, and walked into the propeller. The Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Cessna 152, Section 4, Normal Procedures, Preflight Inspection, states in the checklist, wing tie-down-disconnect. It further states in the before start engine checklist, brakes-test and set.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSt. Pete-Clearwater Int (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67334
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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