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October 8, 2006 · Hadwise Varieze · N222DQ

Enterprise, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Enterprise, AL
Aircraft
Hadwise Varieze
Tail Number
N222DQ
Operator
David a Quimby
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA003

The pilot stated that while hand-propping the airplane's engine as required to start it, the engine started and the airplane began to move. He stated that it gathered speed rapidly and he was unable to stop it. The airplane taxied unmanned approximately 500 feet before colliding into a T-hangar. The pilot reported that the front three-feet of the airplane was destroyed. The pilot stated that the airplane was not chocked at the time of engine start.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncommanded aircraft movement and collision with a hanger.

Full Narrative

On October 8, 2006, at 1600 central daylight time, an experimental Varieze, N222DQ, registered to and operated by a private owner as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced an un-commanded movement during start up and collided with a hangar at Enterprise Municipal Airport, Enterprise, Alabama. The airplane received substantial damage. Visual meteorological condition prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot reported no injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that while hand-propping the airplane's engine as required to start it, the engine started and the airplane began to move. He stated that it gathered speed rapidly and he was unable to stop it. The airplane taxied unmanned approximately 500 feet before colliding into a T-hangar. The pilot reported that the front three-feet of the airplane was destroyed. The pilot stated that the airplane was not chocked at the time of engine start.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportEnterprise Muni (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHadwise Varieze
Tail NumberN222DQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid a Quimby
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data