Pilot Debrief

COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG near Tampa, FL — 2010-08-26

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Date
2010-08-26
Location
Tampa, FL, USA
Airport
VDF
Aircraft
COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG
Registration
N1321C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to reduce engine power following a high-powered engine start.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he proceeded through the pre-engine start checklist and set the parking brake. After several failed attempts to start the engine, he increased the power lever setting before another start attempt. The engine subsequently started and the airplane abruptly lurched forward toward another airplane parked 150 feet directly ahead. The pilot immediately applied right rudder, which turned his airplane to the right; however, the right wing struck the parked airplane, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot exited the airplane uneventfully after it skidded to a stop. A witness reported hearing the airplane's engine start and described that it sounded as if the airplane was ready to take off. A photograph revealed tire skid marks leading to and beyond the parked airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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  • 6 docket documents
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Docket documents6

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