# NTSB Accident DFW06LA074
> **Champion 7ECA** · 2006-02-24 · Forrest City, AR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW06LA074
- **Event ID:** 20060306X00266
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-02-24
- **Location:** Forrest City, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.936389, -90.771667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Champion
- **Model:** 7ECA
- **Registration:** N9007L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.

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