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October 19, 1989 · Cessna 150 · N7047X
Brooten, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Brooten, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N7047X
Operator
Beery John E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA014
WHILE HAND PROPPING HIS UNATTENDED AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT SAID HE FELT HE LEFT THE THROTTLE TOO FAR ADVANCED, AND WHEN IT STARTED, THE ACFT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. HE ATTEMPTED TO RUN AROUND TO THE CABIN DOOR TO GAIN CONTROL, BUT WAS INJURED WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE ACFT CONTINUED ON AND STRUCK A AIRPORT FENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER STARTING PROCEDURES AND THE EXCESSIVE THROTTLE SETTING.
Full Narrative
WHILE HAND PROPPING HIS UNATTENDED AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT SAID HE FELT HE LEFT THE THROTTLE TOO FAR ADVANCED, AND WHEN IT STARTED, THE ACFT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. HE ATTEMPTED TO RUN AROUND TO THE CABIN DOOR TO GAIN CONTROL, BUT WAS INJURED WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE ACFT CONTINUED ON AND STRUCK A AIRPORT FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBROOTEN (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN7047X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeery John E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC