Accident · 2012-12-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-12-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA28R (N3915T)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Rick Aviation, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Rick Aviation, Inc
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the flight controls (toe brake pedals) during engine start.
Source: NTSB case ERA13CA091Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 52 | Class 3 (2011-09-27) | 199 total · 18 in this make/model · 163 as PIC · 20 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.