SERS · Mitchell T CHAMPABRIA · 1996-06-14 · KALAMAZOO, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI96LA206
Event ID
20001208X05930
Type
Accident
Date
1996-06-14
Location
KALAMAZOO, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.269004, -85.580551
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mitchell
Model
T CHAMPABRIA
Registration
N96RM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle, while hand propping the aircraft engine, and his failure to either obtain proper assistance or properly secure the airplane.