# NTSB Accident NYC05CA104
> **Piper J3C-65** · 2005-06-20 · Fredericksburg, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC05CA104
- **Event ID:** 20050724X01082
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-06-20
- **Location:** Fredericksburg, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.442779, -76.44139
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N33818
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper engine starting procedures, which resulted in the airplane taxiing unoccupied and impacting a light pole.

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