Aviation Accident Summary NYC08CA089

Bessemer, AL, USA

Aircraft #1

N5825F

Cessna 210G

Analysis

The pilot of the Cessna 210G was attempting to hand-prop the engine outside his hangar with a passenger in the right seat. During the first attempt, the engine "cranked but stopped." Before the second attempt, the pilot "by mistake increased throttle." Subsequently, when the engine caught, it overpowered the parking brake, and the airplane began to move forward, increasing in speed until it struck another airplane in an open hangar.

Factual Information

According to the pilot of the Cessna 210G, he was attempting to hand-prop the engine outside his hangar with a passenger in the right seat. During the first attempt, the engine "cranked but stopped." Before the second attempt, the pilot "by mistake increased throttle." Subsequently, when the engine caught, it overpowered the parking brake, and the airplane began to move forward, increasing in speed until it struck another airplane in an open hangar.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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