N71093

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 18121

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 14, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA142
Location
Homosassa Springs, FL
Event ID
20240318193951
Coordinates
28.867611, -82.574111
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 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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18121
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LUKAS VIVOLO
Address
2238 THOMPSON RD
City
LITHIA
State / Zip Code
FL 33547-2854
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA142