On April 12, 1994, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N5962U) operated by Mid Hudson Aviation Services was involved in an aviation accident near Poughkeepsie, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE START, AND HIS DELAY IN REDUCING POWER AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot, preparing for a practical examination, experienced an engine overspeed during start. The airplane moved forward, striking two parked Cessnas before shutdown.
Event Description
A student pilot had just started the engine of an airplane in preparation for taxiing to refuel. The pilot was preparing the airplane for the FAA Private Pilot Practical Examination. Immediately following engine start, the engine raced and the airplane began to move forward. The student pilot attempted to apply the brakes, but the airplane continued to move forward. The student pilot then shut down the engine. Skid marks were found on the ramp adjacent to the airplane.
Aircraft Damage
During the forward movement, the airplane's left wing tip struck the engine cowling of a parked Cessna 172. Additionally, the airplane's propeller struck the tail section of a parked Cessna 182. The damage to the student pilot's airplane was not specified.
Examination
No pre-impact mechanical deficiencies were found during the examination of the airplane. The investigation did not identify any mechanical issues that would have contributed to the engine's behavior or the inability to stop the airplane.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 12 Apr 1994 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Poughkeepsie, NY?
A student pilot, preparing for a practical examination, experienced an engine overspeed during start. The airplane moved forward, striking two parked Cessnas before shutdown.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Apr 1994 Piper PA-28-140 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Apr 1994 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N5962U, operated by Mid Hudson Aviation Services, at Poughkeepsie, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE START, AND HIS DELAY IN REDUCING POWER AND APPLYING THE BRAKES.
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