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March 14, 2012 · Cessna 182 · N5649B
Caldwell, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N5649B
Operator
Skydown Skydiving
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA137
The pilot stated that, before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, he set the brakes, throttle, and trim. He exited the airplane and proceeded to rotate the propeller. When the engine started, it went to full rpm, and the airplane started to move forward on the taxiway at a high speed. The airplane veered off the taxiway and continued its high speed taxi until it impacted a hangar door, damaging the engine, both wings, and the right main landing gear. The pilot reported that he had not chocked the airplane and thought the brake was set. He further reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent movement of the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that prior to starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, he set the bakes, throttle, and trim. He exited the airplane, and proceeded to rotate the propeller. When the engine started, it went to full rpm and the airplane started to move forward on the taxiway at a high speed. The airplane veered off the taxiway and continued its high speed taxi until it impacted a hangar door, damaging the engine, both wings, and the right main landing gear. The pilot reported to the responding officer that he had not chocked the airplane and thought the brake was set. He further reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportCaldwell Industrial Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN5649B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkydown Skydiving
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-550 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO