# NTSB MIA96LA025: Cessna 150L, N18201, Lantana, FL, November 19, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 19, 1995, 15:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Lantana, FL
- Coordinates: 26.669214, -80.059135 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.6692&lon=-80.0591&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 27, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37946
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA96LA025
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37946/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA025

## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST AND TO SET THE PARKING BRAKES PRIOR TO ENGINE START.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water collision with object, standing - starting engine(s)
  - object - building(nonresidential) (contributing factor)
  - checklist - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
  - brakes(normal) - not used, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

The pilot stated that he was experiencing difficulty in starting the engine.  He then placed the throttle in the full open position.  During the next attempted start the engine started and the airplane accelerated forward into a hangar wall.  He did not use the brakes.

## Factual narrative

On November 19, 1995, about 1500 eastern standard time, N18201, a Cessna 150L, operated by Micro Aviation collided with a building at Lantana Airport, Lantana, Florida, while initiating a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time.

The pilot stated that he was experiencing difficulty in starting the engine. He then placed the throttle in the full open position. During the next attempted start the engine started and the airplane accelerated forward into a hangar wall.  The pilot stated that the brakes were not used.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N18201](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18201), registered now, S/N 15073858, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150L
- Registry model: [Cessna 150L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150l) (registry code 2071826) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15073858
- Airframe hours: 6079
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Micro Aviation Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, August 8, 1995, 4 hours before
- Departed: LNA, FL
- Airport: LNA, Lantana Airport

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 195 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 50° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: PBI, 7 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19951119048399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951119048399A), Nov 19, 1995: Cessna 150L, Lantana, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot reported that he experienced difficulty starting engine. When engine did start, aircraft accelerated forward into hangar wall. Initially reported as…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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