Piper J3C-65 near Mount Victory, OH — 2020-06-17
Final reportCEN20CA233
- Date
- 2020-06-17
- Location
- Mount Victory, OH, USA
- Airport
- O74
- Aircraft
- Piper J3C-65
- Registration
- N25702
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.
NTSB narrative
The pilot stated that he hand-started the engine by turning the propeller from behind. The airplane was not chocked, but the pilot stated he had "moved the tail wheel sideways." The engine started immediately, and the airplane collided with a utility pole, causing leading edge damage to both wings.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 4 docket documents
Docket documents4
- Pilot's Statementinterview
- FAA Inspector's E-Mailsother
- GoogleEarthMap of Accident Siteother
- Accident Report Photographsphotos
Related mishaps
- NANCHANG CHINA CJ-6A
2025-12-31 · Burnet, TX
- CESSNA 150
2025-11-09 · Marana, AZ
- CESSNA 172
2022-12-12 · Knoxville, TN
- AERONCA 11AC
2020-10-28 · Wabash, IN
- Cessna 177RG
2020-07-26 · Lakeland, FL
- Aeronca 7AC
2020-03-11 · Ankeny, IA