Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN14CA041
Location
Benton Harbor, MI
Event ID
20131105X40949
Coordinates
42.126667, -86.428054
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FIELDGROVE MATT L
Address
PO BOX 20
City
SOMERTON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85350-0020
Country
United States
Analysis
During the engine start, the pilot had applied full throttle. After the engine start, the pilot lost control of the airplane, and the airplane impacted a hangar at the airport. A ground worker sustained minor injuries during the collision. The pilot reported that the accident was due to pilot error, and the airplane had no mechanical issues.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA041