Cessna 210G
Bessemer, AL — January 30, 2008
Event Information
| Date | January 30, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA089 |
| Event ID | 20080321X00359 |
| Location | Bessemer, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.42994, -86.99043 |
| Airport | Bessemer Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 210G |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the Cessna 210G, he was attempting to hand-prop the engine outside his hangar with a passenger in the right seat. During the first attempt, the engine "cranked but stopped." Before the second attempt, the pilot "by mistake increased throttle." Subsequently, when the engine caught, it overpowered the parking brake, and the airplane began to move forward, increasing in speed until it struck another airplane in an open hangar.
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.