NONE · Piper PA-12 · 2001-07-03 · Plymouth, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC01LA165
Event ID
20010713X01415
Type
Accident
Date
2001-07-03
Location
Plymouth, MA, USA
Coordinates
41.908889, -70.728614
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-12
Registration
N3042M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to rotating the propeller, which resulted in an unintentional engine start and subsequent unmanned taxi.