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January 17, 2013 · Piper PA-24-250 · N5269P

Phillipsburg, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Phillipsburg, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N5269P
Operator
Mathias James G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA139

The pilot started the airplane without the hand-brake set, and the airplane began to move forward. The pilot stated that he pushed the throttle "in" and at the same time reached for the hand-brake in an attempt to stop the airplane. The throttle input increased engine power, and the airplane rolled forward until it collided with a hanger. The airplane’s wings were substantially damaged. A postaccident examination of the airplane found the throttle in the full forward (full power) position. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane were reported.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper operation of the airplane controls during engine start, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.

Full Narrative

The pilot started the airplane without the parking park set. When the airplane's engine was started the airplane began to move forward. The pilot stated that he pushed the throttle "in" and at the same time reached for the hand-brake in an attempt to stop the airplane. The throttle input increased engine power and the airplane rolled forward until it collided with a hanger. The airplane’s wings were substantially damaged. A postaccident examination of the airplane found the throttle in the full forward (full power) position. No preimpact anomalies were detected with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest AirportPhillipsburg Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN5269P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMathias James G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time15:56

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