Pilot Debrief

BEECH J35 near Russellville, AR — 2010-01-26

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Date
2010-01-26
Location
Russellville, AR, USA
Airport
KRUE
Aircraft
BEECH J35
Registration
N647T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper engine starting procedures.

NTSB narrative

The pilot attempted to start the single-engine airplane via the electric starter but was unsuccessful. The pilot then elected to rotate the propeller by hand, to "loosen up" the engine enough to start. When the pilot rotated the propeller, the engine inadvertently started and the unoccupied airplane accelerated forward, until it impacted an open T-hangar. The accident airplane received substantial damage, the T-hangar was damaged, and a parked airplane received minor damage. The pilot added that the airplane's master switch and magnetos were not turned off, nor was the parking brake set prior to rotating the engine by hand.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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