PIPER PA-18A 150
Dallesport, WA — February 27, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 27, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA099 |
| Event ID | 20240304193877 |
| Location | Dallesport, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.61853, -121.16719 |
| Airport | COLUMBIA GORGE RGNL/THE DALLES |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A 150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to disengage the ignition prior to moving the propeller by hand resulting in the inadvertent starting of the engine.
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.