Accident Details
While a pilot was hand-propping an engine, with a passenger seated in the right front seat of the aircraft, the engine started. The aircraft then traveled uncontrolled and collided with a parked unoccupied aircraft. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot, who was on the ground, and the passenger in the aircraft were not injured.
The pilot stated that the purpose of the engine start was to taxi the aircraft to the wash rack.
Aircraft Condition
The aircraft was out of annual inspection. There was no airworthiness certificate in the aircraft. The compass was removed.
Pilot Information
The pilot's last biennial flight review was accomplished 41 months prior to the occurrence. It was reported by a third person that the pilot intended to fly to Clewiston, Florida, for a fly-in, but the identity of the originator could not be determined.