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December 7, 1984 · Beech A36 · N6052M
Salinas, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Salinas, CA
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N6052M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA062
DURING WALK-AROUND PREFLIGHT, PLT WAS CHECKING THE PROP FOR NICKS AND DECIDED TO 'TURN THE PROP THROUGH' BY HAND TO 'LOOSEN THE OIL AND COAT CYLINDER WALLS,' ASSUMING THE POWER PLANT CONTROLS TO BE OFF AND SECURE. THE ENGINE STARTED AT FULL POWER AND THE UNOCCUPIED ACFT TAXIIED ACROSS THE RAMP AND COLLIDED WITH 2 'T' HANGARS AND ANOTHER ACFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE THROTTLE SET AT FULL POWER. THE MAGNETOS WERE FOUND IN THE 'OFF' POSITION. BENCH TEST OF THE MAGNETOS DISCLOSED NO MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL DISCREPANCIES.
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DURING WALK-AROUND PREFLIGHT, PLT WAS CHECKING THE PROP FOR NICKS AND DECIDED TO 'TURN THE PROP THROUGH' BY HAND TO 'LOOSEN THE OIL AND COAT CYLINDER WALLS,' ASSUMING THE POWER PLANT CONTROLS TO BE OFF AND SECURE. THE ENGINE STARTED AT FULL POWER AND THE UNOCCUPIED ACFT TAXIIED ACROSS THE RAMP AND COLLIDED WITH 2 'T' HANGARS AND ANOTHER ACFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE THROTTLE SET AT FULL POWER. THE MAGNETOS WERE FOUND IN THE 'OFF' POSITION. BENCH TEST OF THE MAGNETOS DISCLOSED NO MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL DISCREPANCIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:26 PST
Nearest AirportSALINAS (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN6052M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC