PIPER PA-24-250
Phillipsburg, OH — January 17, 2013
Event Information
| Date | January 17, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA139 |
| Event ID | 20130123X95250 |
| Location | Phillipsburg, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.82935, -84.40976 |
| Airport | Phillipsburg Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-250 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper operation of the airplane controls during engine start, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.
Full Narrative
The pilot started the airplane without the parking park set. When the airplane's engine was started the airplane began to move forward. The pilot stated that he pushed the throttle "in" and at the same time reached for the hand-brake in an attempt to stop the airplane. The throttle input increased engine power and the airplane rolled forward until it collided with a hanger. The airplane’s wings were substantially damaged. A postaccident examination of the airplane found the throttle in the full forward (full power) position. No preimpact anomalies were detected with the airplane.
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.