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March 27, 1988 · Piper PA-22-150 · N7725D
Muncie, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Muncie, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N7725D
Operator
Jones Buddie L Sr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA089
WHEN THE PILOT FOUND THAT THE BATTERY WOULD NOT START THE AIRCRAFT, HE ELECTED TO HAND START IT. HIS WIFE, A NON-PILOT PASSENGER, WAS IN THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT STARTED. SHE ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE THROTTLE, HOWEVER OPENED IT AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REENTER THE MOVING AIRCRAFT AND IT STRUCK A HANGAR AND SPUN AROUND BEFORE COMING TO A STOP.
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WHEN THE PILOT FOUND THAT THE BATTERY WOULD NOT START THE AIRCRAFT, HE ELECTED TO HAND START IT. HIS WIFE, A NON-PILOT PASSENGER, WAS IN THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT STARTED. SHE ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE THROTTLE, HOWEVER OPENED IT AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REENTER THE MOVING AIRCRAFT AND IT STRUCK A HANGAR AND SPUN AROUND BEFORE COMING TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EST
Nearest AirportREESE (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN7725D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJones Buddie L Sr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC