Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 29, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN23LA023
Location
Houston, TX
Event ID
20221031106231
Coordinates
29.605590, -95.166497
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to properly secure the airplane with chocks.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
MS-500
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
MS-500
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HOFFMAN STEPHEN J
Address
4802 OLEANDER ST
City
SEABROOK
State / Zip Code
TX 77586-2034
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA023