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June 19, 1996 · Piper PA-28-180 · N6634J

Arlington, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N6634J
Operator
Aero Dynamics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA259

The student pilot was on his first lesson in this airplane, which was equipped with only a hand brake. The student was not aware of the lack of toe brakes. During the start procedure, the instructor pilot (CFI) read the checklist, including 'set brakes.' The student responded 'brakes' and applied pressure on the upper portions of the rudder pedals. Previous airplanes flown by the student were equipped with hand brakes and toe brakes. The throttle was set at '1/2' open, and when the engine started, the airplane rolled forward and to the left toward a fence. The instructor applied full aft yoke, right rudder, and hand braking; however, the airplane struck the fence and a parked vehicle.

NTSB Probable Cause

inadequate instruction by the flight instructor (CFI), and his inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's failure to understand or select the normal (hand) brakes.

Full Narrative

On June 18, 1996, at 2010 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N6634J, registered to and operated by Aero Dynamics Inc., of Arlington, Texas, under Title 14 CFR Part 91, collided with a fence and a vehicle during engine start at Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, Texas. The commercial pilot/flight instructor and the student pilot were not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the planned local instructional flight and a flight plan was not filed. During interviews, conducted by the investigator-in-charge, the flight instructor, operator and the student pilot reported the following information. The airplane, parked at the tiedown area of the ramp, faced a fence and parking lot. This was the student pilot's first lesson in this airplane (equipped only with hand brakes) and he was not aware of the lack of toe brakes. Previous airplanes flown by the student were equipped with hand brakes and toe brakes. During the start procedure, the instructor read the checklist, including "set brakes." The student responded "brakes" and applied pressure on the upper portions of the rudder pedals. The throttle was set at "1/2" open and when the engine started, the airplane rolled forward and to the left toward the fence. The instructor applied full aft yoke, right rudder, and hand braking; however, the airplane struck the fence and a parked vehicle. The left wing structures, the propeller, fence, and vehicle were damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 CDT
Nearest AirportArlington Municipal (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN6634J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Dynamics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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