Incident Overview
A student pilot attempted to start an aircraft after exhausting its battery during previous starting attempts. The pilot secured the aircraft by tying it down at both wings and the tail. He then primed the engine by setting the mixture control to full rich, the throttle to full open, and the magnetos to off. Subsequently, he opened the throttle approximately 1/4 inch and turned the magnetos on. When the engine was hand-propped, it started immediately and accelerated to a high RPM.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft broke free from the tie-down ropes and accelerated forward. It collided with and passed through a cyclone fence. The aircraft came to rest after colliding with two trees on the other side of the fence.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot was a student pilot. No other details about the aircraft, such as type or registration, were provided in the source.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage from the collisions with the fence and trees. The source does not specify any injuries or fatalities.
Probable Cause
The source does not state a probable cause for the accident.