A starter was used in this case. Usually when something like this happes it is more than one mistake that leads to disaster. What had happened is after he started the engine he got up from a kneeling position and his knee hit the throttle stick. The airplane went to approx 3/4 power and lunged for his groin area. As any of us would have done, he sheiled this area with his hand. When I look back at that day this is what I determine.

1. he started the engine with no help

2. The airplane was not secured

3. The TX was in too close to the pilot

4. And the cause of the 3 mentioned above........He got too comfortable starting this " Little " engine.

I din't know about you guys but everything mentioned here, I am guilty of doing myself, at least until that day when I learned first hand what can happen.
Shawn