PIPER PA17
Louisburg, NC — April 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA224 |
| Event ID | 20100412X32355 |
| Location | Louisburg, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.02333, -78.33000 |
| Airport | Franklin County |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA17 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the airplane was tied down on the right side, and the right main landing gear wheel was chocked. After hand-propping the engine, the airplane's tie-down rope "came loose," and the airplane "veered" into an adjacent hangar. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by "using a better quality tie-down rope, having a second pilot in the airplane holding the brakes, or by having both wheels chocked instead of just one."
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.