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April 11, 2010 · Piper PA17 NO Series · N4699H
Louisburg, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Louisburg, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA17 NO Series
Tail Number
N4699H
Operator
Frank Edward Moore
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA224
The pilot stated that the airplane was tied down on the right side, and the right main landing gear wheel was chocked. After hand-propping the engine, the airplane's tie-down rope "came loose," and the airplane "veered" into an adjacent hangar. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by "using a better quality tie-down rope, having a second pilot in the airplane holding the brakes, or by having both wheels chocked instead of just one."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the airplane was tied down on the right side, and the right main landing gear wheel was chocked. After hand-propping the engine, the airplane's tie-down rope "came loose," and the airplane "veered" into an adjacent hangar. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by "using a better quality tie-down rope, having a second pilot in the airplane holding the brakes, or by having both wheels chocked instead of just one."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFranklin County (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA17 NO Series
Tail NumberN4699H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrank Edward Moore
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time23:20
Weather SourceWFAC