ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293371
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| Date: | Sunday 10 July 2005 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Taylorcraft BC12-D |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N95822 |
| MSN: | 8122 |
| Engine model: | Continental A65-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Altoona, Pennsylvania -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Altoona Airport, PA (AOO/KAOO) |
| Front Royal-Warren County Airport, VA (FRR/KFRR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot requested that an airport lineman assist him in hand starting his airplane. The lineman was informed of the starting procedure, and held onto the tail of the airplane while the pilot attempted to start the airplane several times. The airplane's engine eventually started and dragged both the pilot and the lineman for a time, before they both released their grip. The airplane subsequently struck another parked airplane, and came to rest after impacting a hangar. According to the pilot, he had set the throttle too high prior to the engine starting. 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 engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD05CA100
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Oct-2022 19:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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