# NTSB CHI88LA089: Piper PA-22-150, N7725D, Muncie, IN, March 27, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 27, 1988, 09:00 local (14:00 UTC)
- Place: Muncie, IN
- Coordinates: 40.240043, -85.459678 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.2400&lon=-85.4597&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 25, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 14061
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI88LA089
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/14061/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA089

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, standing - starting engine(s)
  - electrical system,battery - output low (contributing factor)
- On ground/water collision with object, taxi
  - starting procedure - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, unqualified person (cause)
  - tie down - not used, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - building(nonresidential) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHEN THE PILOT FOUND THAT THE BATTERY WOULD NOT START THE AIRCRAFT, HE ELECTED TO HAND START IT. HIS WIFE, A NON-PILOT PASSENGER, WAS IN THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT STARTED. SHE ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE THROTTLE, HOWEVER OPENED IT AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REENTER THE MOVING AIRCRAFT AND IT STRUCK A HANGAR AND SPUN AROUND BEFORE COMING TO A STOP.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7725D](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7725D-1993-04-27), registration cancelled 1993-04-27, S/N 225399 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-150) (registry code 7102210) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 225399
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A1A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Jones, Buddie L. Sr
- Registered owner: Buddie L. Jones Sr.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 27, 1987
- Departed: 7I2
- Destination: DEC, DECATUR, IL
- Airport: 7I2, Reese

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 46; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 347 total, 258 in this make and model, 302 as pilot in command, 7 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,100 ft overcast
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MIE, 6 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19880327006759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880327006759A), Mar 27, 1988: Piper STCPA22, Muncie, IN, Substantial damage. PIC hand started aircraft. Non pilot passenger opened throttle. Aircraft moved and struck hanger. Spun and stopped.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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