# NTSB Accident CEN15CA324
> **AERO COMMANDER 100** · 2015-07-23 · San Antonio, TX, USA · SERS
## 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.

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