Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7AC near Westminster, MD — 2009-07-03

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Date
2009-07-03
Location
Westminster, MD, USA
Airport
2W2
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7AC
Registration
N1397E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle for start.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he attempted to start the engine by "hand-propping." The engine started briefly and then stopped. The pilot added that he then primed the engine but "forgot the throttle in the full open position." He hand-propped the engine again, and it started. The airplane began to accelerate forward and became airborne. The airplane flew down a ravine and collided into trees. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if the airplane had been tied down during the engine start.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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