Accident Champion 7AC N351T, Wednesday 1 May 1996

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Date:	Wednesday 1 May 1996
Time:	12:15 LT
Type:	Champion 7AC
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N351T
MSN:	7AC-3266
Total airframe hrs:	2897 hours
Engine model:	Continental C-85
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Pine Bluff, AR - United States of America
Phase:	Standing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	(KPBF)
Destination airport:	Benton, AR (M99)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot 'wrapped' a tie-down chain around the tailwheel shaft prior to hand-propping the airplane. The 'rpm was too high' when the engine started and the airplane came loose from the tie-down and collided with a parked airplane.

Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.

Accident investigation: