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| Date: | Saturday 9 November 2024 |
| Time: | 17:30 |
| Type: |  Cirrus SR22 GTS G3 |
| Owner/operator: | Teal Skies LLC |
| Registration: | N224CZ |
| MSN: | 3771 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2011 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2061 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Incident |
| Location: | New Garden Airport (N57), Toughkenamon, PA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | FAA |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The engine was started with the tow bar still attached which damaged the blades of the propeller.
According to the Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), section 4 "Normal Procedures... Preflight Walk-Around":
9. Nose gear, Propeller, and Spinner
a. Tow Bar... Remove and Stow
Sources:
FAA ASIAS
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N224CZ
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/855118_1691539882.jpg (photo)
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Dec-2024 20:31 | Captain Adam | Added |
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