N9518J

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-180S/N: 28-3642

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA277
Location
Georgetown, KY
Event ID
20120412X62610
Coordinates
38.234443, -84.434448
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after engine start.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9518J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-3642
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JUBILATION AVIATION INC
Address
1451 WINDY LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GULF BREEZE
State / Zip Code
FL 32563-2891
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane was parked on the ramp and the pilot reported that he had difficulty starting the engine. On the third attempt, the engine started at a high rpm, and the airplane rolled forward. The pilot applied left rudder to avoid a fuel truck, reduced the throttle to idle, and applied brakes; however, the airplane's forward momentum and engine rpm still seemed high. The pilot subsequently shut-down the engine; however, the airplane struck a parked, unoccupied airplane, and sustained substantial damage to its right wing. Examination of the airplane, which included the brake and throttle control systems did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot also reported that he did not experience any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA277