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February 23, 2013 · Piper PA-46-310P · C-GNEW
Venice, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Venice, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-46-310P
Tail Number
C-GNEW
Operator
1478392 Alberta
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA182
According to the pilot, he attempted to start the engine while it was still warm. He noted that he used several throttle and mixture lever positions to try to start the engine but that the starter clutch would not engage and the engine would not start. The pilot turned off the master switch, but he inadvertently left the magneto switch in the ON position. He then exited the airplane and rotated the propeller to assist the engine start. As he started to walk back to re-enter the airplane, the propeller moved, and the engine started. The airplane moved forward, struck a taxiway light, and came to rest in a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before moving the propeller to assist the engine start.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he attempted to start the engine while it was still warm. He noted that the starter clutch was not engaging and utilized several throttle and mixture lever positions, but the engine would not start. The pilot turned off the master switch, but inadvertently left the magneto switch in the ON position. He then exited the airplane and rotated the propeller to assist the engine start. As he walked away to re-enter the airplane, the engine started. The airplane moved forward, struck a taxiway light, and came to rest in a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest AirportVenice Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-46-310P
Tail NumberC-GNEW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator1478392 Alberta
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors, Inc. · TSIO-550-C1 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC