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February 25, 2012 · Piper PA-22-135 · N1213C
Hebron, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hebron, NE
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Tail Number
N1213C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA173
The pilot reported that he could not start the airplane's engine using the electric starter, so he elected to turn the propeller by hand to start the engine (hand-propping). He stated that when the engine started, the airplane's parking brake did not hold and that the airplane began to roll. He was unable to open the door to reduce the throttle setting, and the airplane subsequently struck a building. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, the fuselage structure near the firewall, and the engine mount structure.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s did not properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he could not start the airplane's engine using the electric starter. He elected to hand start the airplane. He stated that when the engine started, the airplane's parking brake did not hold and the airplane began to roll. He was unable to open the door to reduce the throttle setting. The airplane subsequently struck a building. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, the fuselage structure near the firewall, and the engine mount structure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CST
Nearest AirportHebron Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-135
Tail NumberN1213C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Weather SourcePILO