# NTSB Accident CHI05CA022
> **Piper PA-28-181** · 2004-11-06 · Morris, IL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI05CA022
- **Event ID:** 20041206X01929
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-11-06
- **Location:** Morris, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.425556, -88.418609
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N2245M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to assure that the airplane was properly secured prior to hand propping the engine.  Factors associated with the accident were the broken tie down rope and the other airplanes which were contacted.

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