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April 10, 2012 · Piper PA-28-180 · N9518J
Georgetown, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Georgetown, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N9518J
Operator
Jubilation Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA277
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 and brakes and reduced the throttle to idle, but the airplane's forward momentum and engine rpm still seemed high, so the pilot used the mixture control to shut down the engine. However, the airplane struck a parked, unoccupied airplane before it stopped, and sustained substantial damage to its right wing. Postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot also reported that he did not experience any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGeorgetown (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN9518J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJubilation Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 27 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC