Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's faiure to obtain proper assistance and to properly set the throttle.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
When the acft failed to start by use of the starter, the pilot set the throttle, exited the acft and rotated the propeller by hand to start the engine. The engine revved to a high rpm when it started. The acft broke the tie down rope attached to the tail, accelerated across the ramp and impacted a tree. The passenger did not know how to stop the acft.
Source record
Factual narrative
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