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January 26, 2010 · Beech J35 · N647T
Russellville, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Russellville, AR
Aircraft
Beech J35
Tail Number
N647T
Operator
Bge Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA110
The pilot attempted to start the single-engine airplane via the electric starter but was unsuccessful. The pilot then elected to rotate the propeller by hand, to "loosen up" the engine enough to start. When the pilot rotated the propeller, the engine inadvertently started and the unoccupied airplane accelerated forward, until it impacted an open T-hangar. The accident airplane received substantial damage, the T-hangar was damaged, and a parked airplane received minor damage. The pilot added that the airplane's master switch and magnetos were not turned off, nor was the parking brake set prior to rotating the engine by hand.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-(general)-Unintentional use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted to start the single-engine airplane via the electric starter, but was unsuccessful. So the pilot elected to rotate the propeller by hand, to "loosen up" the engine enough to start. When the pilot rotated the propeller, the engine inadvertently started and the unoccupied airplane accelerated forward, until it impacted an open T-hangar. The accident airplane received substantial damage, the T-hangar was damaged, and a parked airplane received minor damage. The pilot added that the airplane's master switch and magnetos were not turned off, nor was the parking brake set prior to rotating the engine by hand.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:30 CST
Nearest AirportRussellville Regional Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech J35
Tail NumberN647T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBge Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC