Final None Dec 12, 2024

N161DW accident at Tullahoma, TN

Wolstenholme Dennis PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER — Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) at THA (Tullahoma, TN)

DateDec 12, 2024
Tail numberN161DW
AircraftWolstenholme Dennis PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER · Aircamper · CAMP
LocationTHA — Tullahoma, TN
Phase of flightStanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA077

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training in hand-propping procedures.

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