Aviation accident SEA02LA040

1 fatal · Piper PA-24-180 · 2002-02-12 · Scappoose, OR, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA02LA040
Event ID: 20020214X00225
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-02-12
Location: Scappoose, OR, USA
Coordinates: 45.772499, -121.86222

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-24-180
Registration: N7004P
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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