N647T

Substantial
None

BEECH J35S/N: D-5608

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA110
Location
Russellville, AR
Event ID
20100126X62745
Coordinates
35.258888, -93.093055
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper engine starting procedures.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N647T
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-5608
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
J35BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
607 HUBER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SAINT PAUL
State / Zip Code
MN 55120-1916
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot attempted to start the single-engine airplane via the electric starter, but was unsuccessful. So the pilot 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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA110