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November 10, 1991 · Piper PA-38-112 · N9296T
Faribault, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Faribault, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N9296T
Operator
Baron James H
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CHI92LA217
THE PILOT REPORTED HE AND A FRIEND WERE PREPARING THE PILOT'S AIRPLANE FOR A LOCAL FLIGHT. THE AIRPLANE WAS DUG OUT OF A SNOW DRIFT. THE AIRPLANE'S BATTERY WAS TOO WEAK TO START THE ENGINE, AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO JUMP START THE AIRPLANE USING HIS CAR BATTERY. THE PILOT ENTERED THE COCKPIT TO START THE ENGINE AND THE (INTENDED) PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE AUTOMOBILE. ONCE THE AIRPLANE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER EMERGED FROM THE CAR, AND WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFT ARM BY THE PROPELLER AS HE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURES AND THE PASSENGER'S INATTENTIVENESS. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF SUPERVISION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED HE AND A FRIEND WERE PREPARING THE PILOT'S AIRPLANE FOR A LOCAL FLIGHT. THE AIRPLANE WAS DUG OUT OF A SNOW DRIFT. THE AIRPLANE'S BATTERY WAS TOO WEAK TO START THE ENGINE, AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO JUMP START THE AIRPLANE USING HIS CAR BATTERY. THE PILOT ENTERED THE COCKPIT TO START THE ENGINE AND THE (INTENDED) PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE AUTOMOBILE. ONCE THE AIRPLANE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER EMERGED FROM THE CAR, AND WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFT ARM BY THE PROPELLER AS HE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest AirportFaribault Municipal (1nm S)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN9296T
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorBaron James H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO