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November 19, 1995 · Cessna 150L · N18201

Lantana, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lantana, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N18201
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA025

The pilot stated that he was experiencing difficulty in starting the engine. He then placed the throttle in the full open position. During the next attempted start the engine started and the airplane accelerated forward into a hangar wall. He did not use the brakes.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST AND TO SET THE PARKING BRAKES PRIOR TO ENGINE START.

Full Narrative

On November 19, 1995, about 1500 eastern standard time, N18201, a Cessna 150L, operated by Micro Aviation collided with a building at Lantana Airport, Lantana, Florida, while initiating a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time. The pilot stated that he was experiencing difficulty in starting the engine. He then placed the throttle in the full open position. During the next attempted start the engine started and the airplane accelerated forward into a hangar wall. The pilot stated that the brakes were not used.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportLantana Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN18201
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data