STEPHEN J HOFFMAN MS-500
Houston, TX — October 29, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 29, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA023 |
| Event ID | 20221031106231 |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.60559, -95.16650 |
| Airport | ELLINGTON |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | STEPHEN J HOFFMAN |
| Model | MS-500 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to properly secure the airplane with chocks.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.