N5649B

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182S/N: 33649

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA137
Location
Caldwell, ID
Event ID
20120316X31834
Coordinates
43.641944, -116.635833
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5649B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
33649
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
182C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JANES PAUL A
Address
5111 AVIATION WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
ID 83605-1500
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA137