PIPER PA-15
Pleasanton, TX, November 30, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 30, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Pleasanton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.95417, -98.51972 |
| Airport | Pleasanton Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA077 |
| Event ID | 20081201X60125 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-15 |
| Registration # | N4659H |
| Operator | Ralph A. Hoyt |
| Owner | Robert W. Talbott |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
Full Narrative
Prior to starting the engine, the pilot had tied down the airplane's tail on the ramp with a rope because no wheel chocks were available. After the pilot started the engine via hand turning the propeller, the rope that retained the airplane broke. The pilot attempted to hang onto the airplane in order to regain control, however, he was unsuccessful. The unoccupied airplane then struck a parked aircraft, a fence, and came to rest on its nose against the fence. The pilot was not injured.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.