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May 8, 2012 · Beech A36 · N1819L
Paducah, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Paducah, KY
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N1819L
Operator
Carl Marquess
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA323
The pilot stated that the airplane's starter had been malfunctioning for about 1 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." The pilot’s intent in turning the propeller was not to start the engine. However, the engine started unexpectedly, and the airplane traveled across the ramp and impacted a parked airplane, resulting in substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane before turning the propeller by hand.
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN1819L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarl Marquess
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 57
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC