Incident Details
The pilot of an airplane shut down the engine at a remote dirt airport to inspect the tires before takeoff. When attempting to restart the engine, the battery was insufficiently charged and could not start the engine. The pilot decided to attempt a hand-prop start. He set the throttle, engaged the brake, and turned the magnetos to on. Using a hand-prop method, the pilot attempted to start the engine. The engine ultimately started, but before the pilot could enter the airplane, it accelerated and began an excursion. The airplane first struck a berm, then continued over a cliff.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. Specific details about the extent of damage beyond this are not provided.
Additional Information
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or any other contextual details. No analysis or conclusions are offered regarding causal factors or recommendations.