BEECH J35
Russellville, AR — January 26, 2010
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA110 |
| Event ID | 20100126X62745 |
| Location | Russellville, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.25889, -93.09306 |
| Airport | Russellville Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | J35 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper engine starting procedures.
Full Narrative
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.
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.