ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 249330
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Date: | Wednesday 17 June 2020 |
Time: | 10:45 LT |
Type: | Piper J3C-65 Cub |
Owner/operator: | |
Registration: | N25702 |
MSN: | 3666 |
Year of manufacture: | 1939 |
Total airframe hrs: | 1880 hours |
Engine model: | Continental C-65 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Mount Victory, Ohio -
United States of America
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Phase: | Standing |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | Mount Victory, OH (074) |
Destination airport: | Mount Victory, OH (O74) |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot stated that he hand-started the engine by turning the propeller from behind. The airplane was not chocked, but the pilot stated he had "moved the tail wheel sideways." The engine started immediately, and the airplane collided with a utility pole, causing leading edge damage to both wings.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | CEN20CA233 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB CEN20CA233
Location
Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
01-Apr-2021 15:54 |
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