# NTSB Accident WPR12LA085
> **PIPER PA-28R-200** · 2012-01-30 · San Diego, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12LA085
- **Event ID:** 20120130X33824
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-01-30
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.82611, -116.972221
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28R-200
- **Registration:** N746R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to turn the magneto switch to the off position before moving the propeller to start the engine by hand.

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