PIPER PA-46-310P
Venice, FL, February 23, 2013
Event Information
| Date | February 23, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Venice, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.07139, -82.44028 |
| Airport | Venice Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA182 |
| Event ID | 20130327X02055 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-46-310P |
| Registration # | C-GNEW |
| Operator | 1478392 Alberta Ltd |
| Owner | 1478392 Alberta Ltd |
| 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 secure the airplane before moving the propeller to assist the engine start.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he attempted to start the engine while it was still warm. He noted that the starter clutch was not engaging and utilized several throttle and mixture lever positions, but the engine would not start. The pilot turned off the master switch, but inadvertently left the magneto switch in the ON position. He then exited the airplane and rotated the propeller to assist the engine start. As he walked away to re-enter the airplane, the engine started. The airplane moved forward, struck a taxiway light, and came to rest in a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.