SERS · Piper PA-28C-180 · 1996-10-24 · STERLING, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA026
Event ID
20001208X06891
Type
Accident
Date
1996-10-24
Location
STERLING, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.619579, -103.189437
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28C-180
Registration
N9020J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
improper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance.