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N8148T accident description

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Crash location 38.990555°N, 122.900833°W
Nearest city Lakeport, CA
39.042951°N, 122.915829°W
3.7 miles away
Tail number N8148T
Accident date 06 Jan 2017
Aircraft type Cessna 175
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he attempted to start the airplane but "the starter did not engage the flywheel." He affirmed that he turned off the master switch and exited the airplane. He reported that he was alone when he pulled the propeller through and the airplane started. The unoccupied airplane rolled across the tarmac and collided with the empennage of a parked airplane. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing spar.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller through, which resulted in the airplane rolling and subsequently colliding with a parked airplane.

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