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Pilot Details

Age: 0 Weight: 0 Gender: Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Pilot experience level:

Gear Details

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Incident Details

January 1, 2006 Location of the incident: , Type of Incident:

This is a preliminary report only and will be updated when further information is known. Pilot was working on a motor with no intention to start or run it. There was no cage attached and it was equipped with an electric starter. While working, the electric starter engaged and started, going to some amount of thrust. The pilot was struck in the head, arm and hand with significant injury to the hand but fortunately minor injury to the head and arm. He was hospitalized.

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