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July 19, 1991 · Cessna 172 · N6387E
Chico, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Chico, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6387E
Operator
Sunshine Flyers
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX91LA318
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS STARTING THE ENGINE BY HAND PROPPING. THERE WAS A PASSENGER INSIDE THE AIRPLANE. THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO TAXI WITH THE PILOT STILL OUTSIDE. THE AIRPLANE TRAVELLED ABOUT 2,000 FT UNTIL THE NOSE GEAR ENTERED SOFT GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS STARTING THE ENGINE BY HAND PROPPING. THERE WAS A PASSENGER INSIDE THE AIRPLANE. THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO TAXI WITH THE PILOT STILL OUTSIDE. THE AIRPLANE TRAVELLED ABOUT 2,000 FT UNTIL THE NOSE GEAR ENTERED SOFT GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:38 PDT
Nearest AirportRanchaero (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6387E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSunshine Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC