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March 21, 1986 · Piper PA-14 · N4276H
Memphis, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Memphis, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-14
Tail Number
N4276H
Operator
Thomas Day Oates
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86FLT05
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND A HANGAR DOOR DURING TAXI AFTER THE PLT HAND-PROPPED THE UNOCCUPIED ACFT. THE PTL SAID THAT THE THOUGHT THE 'SWITCHES WERE OFF'.HE WAS PULLING THE PROP TO 'LOOSEN' THE OIL WHEN THE ENG STARTED AND THE ACFT STARTED TO ROLL.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND A HANGAR DOOR DURING TAXI AFTER THE PLT HAND-PROPPED THE UNOCCUPIED ACFT. THE PTL SAID THAT THE THOUGHT THE 'SWITCHES WERE OFF'.HE WAS PULLING THE PROP TO 'LOOSEN' THE OIL WHEN THE ENG STARTED AND THE ACFT STARTED TO ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 CST
Nearest AirportMEMPHIS (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-14
Tail NumberN4276H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Day Oates
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0