No fatalities
14 Mar 2024: PIPER J3C-65 — LUKAS VIVOLO — Homosassa Springs, FL
On 14 Mar 2024, a PIPER J3C-65 operated by LUKAS VIVOLO was involved in an aviation accident near Homosassa Springs, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationPilot