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May 24, 2018 · Luscombe 8 A · N77922
Batavia, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Location
Batavia, OH
Aircraft
Luscombe 8 A (1946)
Tail Number
N77922
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA295
The student pilot reported that, while hand-propping the engine, the engine started at full power, and the airplane jumped over the chocks and began moving in circles. Subsequently, to stop the airplane, an airport vehicle was driven into the airplane's tail. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student recommended that better control of the throttle could have prevented the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s use of an improper engine hand-propping procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, while hand-propping the engine, the engine started at full power, and the airplane jumped over the chocks and began moving in circles. Subsequently, to stop the airplane, an airport vehicle was driven into the airplane's tail. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student recommended that better control of the throttle could have prevented the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportClermont County (0nm WSW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8 A
Tail NumberN77922
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC