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November 11, 1989 · Cessna 150M · N63009
Ocean City, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Ocean City, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N63009
Operator
Audrey M Anhalt
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO90LA015
THE PILOT STARTED THE ENGINE BY HANDPROPPING WITH A NON-PILOT PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT SEAT APPLYING BRAKES. A WHEEL CHOCK WAS PUT IN FRONT OF THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, AFTER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND AS SHE WAS ABOUT TO BOARD THE AIRCRAFT, THE PASSENGER PUSHED THE THROTTLE FULL FORWARD. THE AIRCRAFT WENT ABOUT 420 FT BEFORE IT STRUCK A FENCE AND STOPPED. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE OR PROPERLY SECURE (TIE DOWN/CHOCK) THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STARTED THE ENGINE BY HANDPROPPING WITH A NON-PILOT PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT SEAT APPLYING BRAKES. A WHEEL CHOCK WAS PUT IN FRONT OF THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, AFTER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND AS SHE WAS ABOUT TO BOARD THE AIRCRAFT, THE PASSENGER PUSHED THE THROTTLE FULL FORWARD. THE AIRCRAFT WENT ABOUT 420 FT BEFORE IT STRUCK A FENCE AND STOPPED. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest AirportOcean City (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length2970 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN63009
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAudrey M Anhalt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:57
Weather SourceWFAC