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November 20, 2014 · Cessna T182T · N6004S
St. Petersburg, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Aircraft
Cessna T182T (2006)
Tail Number
N6004S
Operator
Fortune Gilbert S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA057
The pilot had planned to depart on a local solo flight. He completed a preflight inspection of the airplane, which was parked outside of the pilot's hangar and pointed towards a set of hangars about 50 feet away. The pilot then primed the cylinders of the 335-horsepower engine with the throttle in the full open position, but forgot to retard the throttle to a one quarter position before starting the engine. When the engine started the airplane "leaped forward." The pilot quickly applied brakes, but the airplane accelerated across the taxiway and struck the opposing hangar and a parked airplane, which resulted in substantial damage to left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar.
Full Narrative
The pilot had planned to depart on a local solo flight. He completed a preflight inspection of the airplane, which was parked outside of the pilot's hangar and pointed towards a set of hangars about 50 feet away. The pilot then primed the cylinders of the 335-horsepower engine with the throttle in the full open position, but forgot to retard the throttle to a one quarter position before starting the engine. When the engine started the airplane "leaped forward." The pilot quickly applied brakes, but the airplane accelerated across the taxiway and struck the opposing hangar and a parked airplane, which resulted in substantial damage to left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportAlbert Whitted (0nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T182T
Tail NumberN6004S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFortune Gilbert S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AK1A · Reciprocating · 335
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 91 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC