Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA099
Location
Dallesport, WA
Event ID
20240304193877
Coordinates
45.618529, -121.167190
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to disengage the ignition prior to moving the propeller by hand resulting in the inadvertent starting of the engine.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GILCHRIST ROBERT T
Address
41 MAY RD
City
WHITE SALMON
State / Zip Code
WA 98672-8012
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# WPR24LA099