SERS · AERO COMMANDER 100 · 2015-07-23 · San Antonio, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN15CA324
Event ID
20150728X80758
Type
Accident
Date
2015-07-23
Location
San Antonio, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.336944, -98.471107
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
AERO COMMANDER
Model
100
Registration
N5542M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the inoperative airplane battery/engine starter.