PIPER PA 28-180
Benton Harbor, MI — October 2, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 2, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA041 |
| Event ID | 20131105X40949 |
| Location | Benton Harbor, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.12667, -86.42805 |
| Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.
Full Narrative
During the engine start, the pilot had applied full throttle. After the engine start, the pilot lost control of the airplane, and the airplane impacted a hangar at the airport. A ground worker sustained minor injuries during the collision. The pilot reported that the accident was due to pilot error, and the airplane had no mechanical issues.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.