# NTSB ERA10CA445: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG, N1321C, Tampa, FL, August 26, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 26, 2010, 08:30 local (12:30 UTC) - Place: Tampa, FL - Coordinates: 28.013889, -82.345275 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.0139&lon=-82.3453&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Standing-engine(s) start-up: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 11, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 77098 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA10CA445 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/77098/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=77098 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA445 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to reduce engine power following a high-powered engine start. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Aircraft capability: braking capability](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061050): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Capability exceeded (probable cause); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061050/cases.md?model=5150012), [All aircraft, 57 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061050/cases.md) - [Action: incorrect action selection](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010/cases.md?model=5150012), [All aircraft, 397 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Standing-engine(s) start-up: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=5150012), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Standing-engine(s) start-up: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=5150012), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to the pilot, he proceeded through the pre-engine start checklist and set the parking brake. After several failed attempts to start the engine, he increased the power lever setting before another start attempt. The engine subsequently started and the airplane abruptly lurched forward toward another airplane parked 150 feet directly ahead. The pilot immediately applied right rudder, which turned his airplane to the right; however, the right wing struck the parked airplane, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot exited the airplane uneventfully after it skidded to a stop. A witness reported hearing the airplane's engine start and described that it sounded as if the airplane was ready to take off. A photograph revealed tire skid marks leading to and beyond the parked airplane. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot, following the preflight inspection, he entered the airplane, proceeded through the pre-engine start checklist, and set the parking brake. After several failed attempts to start the engine, the pilot increased the power lever setting before another start attempt. The engine subsequently started, and the airplane "abruptly launched forward," and "skidded through the parking [brake]" toward another airplane parked 150 feet directly ahead. The pilot immediately applied right rudder, which turned his airplane to the right; however the right wing struck the propeller and left wing of the parked airplane, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot subsequently exited his airplane uneventfully after it skidded to a stop. A witness reported hearing the airplane's engine start and described that it sounded as if the airplane was "ready to take off." A photograph revealed tire skid marks leading to and beyond the parked airplane. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1321C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1321C), registered now, S/N 42517, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG - Registry model: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG](https://openairdocs.org/model/columbia-aircraft-mfg-lc42-550fg) (registry code 5150012) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-550-N](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-n) (registry code 17215, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 42517 - Airframe hours: 119 - Engines: Teledyne Continental Motors IO-550-N 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Last inspection: Annual, January 28, 2010 - Departed: VDF, Tampa, FL - Destination: VDF, Tampa, FL - Airport: VDF, Tampa Executive Airport ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 43; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3; seat: left; flight hours: 483 total, 58 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 120° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 75 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: VDF, 1 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 20100826053499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100826053499A), Aug 26, 2010: Columbia Ai LC42-550FG, Tampa, FL, Substantial damage. On August 25, 2010 at 07:50 local time, a Columbia LC42-550FG, N1321C, registered to david siambanes, while starting the aircraft the pilot lost control and… ## Docket (6 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on December 5, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=77098. 3.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 571 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336193&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Pilot Statement (item 2, .PDF, 34 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336815&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Witness Statement (item 3, .PDF, 57 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336813&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Witness%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Witness Statement (item 4, .PDF, 26 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336814&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Witness%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Photo - Damage to left wing (photo courtesy of FAA) (item 5, .PDF, 188 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336195&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%20-%20Damage%20to%20left%20wing%20(photo%20courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF - Photo-Overview of Accident Site and Skid Marks on Ramp (Courtesy of FAA) (item 6, .PDF, 2.8 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336816&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo-Overview%20of%20Accident%20Site%20and%20Skid%20Marks%20on%20Ramp%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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