PIPER J3C-65
Homosassa Springs, FL — March 14, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 14, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA142 |
| Event ID | 20240318193951 |
| Location | Homosassa Springs, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.86761, -82.57411 |
| Airport | CRYSTAL RIVER-CAPT TOM DAVIS F |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| 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 confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
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.