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Passenger Struck by Propeller While Removing Jump-Start Cables (N9296T)

Faribault, MN, US

On November 10, 1991, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N9296T) operated by Baron, James H. was involved in an aviation accident near Faribault, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURES AND THE PASSENGER'S INATTENTIVENESS. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF SUPERVISION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot and friend dug an airplane out of a snow drift and attempted to jump-start it using a car battery. After the engine started, the passenger was struck in the left arm by the propeller while removing the cables.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that he and a friend were preparing his airplane for a local flight. The airplane had been dug out of a snow drift, and its battery was too weak to start the engine. The pilot decided to jump-start the airplane using his car battery.

Sequence of Events

The pilot entered the cockpit to start the engine, while the intended passenger remained seated in the automobile. Once the airplane engine was started, the passenger emerged from the car. As he attempted to remove the battery cables, he was struck in the left arm by the propeller.

Aftermath

The incident resulted in the passenger sustaining an injury to his left arm from the propeller strike.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Nov 1991 Piper PA-38-112 accident near Faribault, MN?

A pilot and friend dug an airplane out of a snow drift and attempted to jump-start it using a car battery. After the engine started, the passenger was struck in the left arm by the propeller while removing the cables.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Nov 1991 Piper PA-38-112 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Nov 1991 involved a Piper PA-38-112, registration N9296T, operated by Baron, James H., at Faribault, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURES AND THE PASSENGER'S INATTENTIVENESS. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF SUPERVISION.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18438. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.