ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291798
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| Date: | Sunday 17 September 2006 |
| Time: | 12:50 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-25-180 |
| Owner/operator: | General Aerial Advertising Inc. |
| Registration: | N6319Z |
| MSN: | 25-412 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1960 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mount Holly, New Jersey -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Banner and glider towing |
| Departure airport: | Mount Holly-South Jersey Regional Airport, NJ (LLY/KVAY) |
| Woodbine, NJ (1N4) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
After loading his equipment bag in the front seat of the airplane, the pilot pressed on each wing lift strut to verify that the brakes were set and then attempted to hand start the engine. He was able to start the engine, however; it "immediately came to full power." He then attempted to reach the cockpit, but was unable. The airplane moved forward, and struck a parked airplane. Both airplanes were substantially damaged. The pilot believed that when he placed his bag in the airplane, it may have "pushed the throttle forward." According to FAA publication FAA-P-8740-20, "No one should attempt to start an aircraft engine without a qualified person at the cockpit controls."
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a parked airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC06CA225
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 19:02 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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