PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PIPER J3C-65
Norfolk, January 28, 2012
Event Information
| Date | January 28, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Norfolk |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN12WA145 |
| Event ID | 20120131X14458 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION |
| Model | PIPER J3C-65 |
| Registration # | G-BHPK |
| Owner | LINDA BARBARA SMITH |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On January 28, 2012, at 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper J3C-65, G-BHPK, was involved in an accident at the Priory Farm, Tibenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger had completed a personal flight and had landed. After landing the pilot decided to takeoff again on a solo flight. The passenger exited the airplane and stepped into the rotating propeller. The pilot was not injured and the passenger received fatal injuries. Any further information may be obtained from:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot
Hants
GU11 2HH
United Kingdom
Web site: http://www.dft.gov.uk
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of United Kingdom.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.