Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA323
Location
Paducah, KY
Event ID
20120509X22013
Coordinates
37.056110, -88.770278
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 properly secure the airplane before turning the propeller by hand.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BLACK KETTLE INN LLC
Address
1490 FRISBEE RD
City
CABOOL
State / Zip Code
MO 65689-9222
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that the airplane's starter had been malfunctioning for approximately one month. On the day of the accident, he unsuccessfully attempted to start the engine from inside the airplane, then exited the airplane and turned the propeller "slowly," but stated he did not intend to hand-prop the engine. He stated that the engine then started unexpectedly, traveled across the ramp, and impacted a parked airplane, resulting in substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA323