# NTSB Accident MIA94LA202
> **TAYLORCRAFT BC-12-D** · 1994-08-30 · PUNTA GORDA, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA94LA202
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02111
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-08-30
- **Location:** PUNTA GORDA, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.620326, -81.879585
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** TAYLORCRAFT
- **Model:** BC-12-D
- **Registration:** N39283
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO TIEDOWN THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING AN ENGINE START BY HAND PROPPING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY.

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