What happened
On May 18, 2024, at 15:05 UTC, a Piper PA-28-181, registration LV-ODF, was preparing for a recreational flight at General Pico Aerodrome in La Pampa, Argentina. The flight was intended to include the pilot and one passenger. During the initial engine start sequence, the pilot was unable to start the engine using standard procedures.
After failing to achieve a start, the pilot exited the cockpit to inspect the engine. Following a suggestion from a mechanic on-site, the pilot manually rotated the propeller. This action successfully ignited the engine; however, because the magneto switch had been left in the