PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PIPER J3C-65

Norfolk, January 28, 2012

Event Information

DateJanuary 28, 2012
Event TypeACC
LocationNorfolk
CountryUK
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN12WA145
Event ID20120131X14458

Aircraft

MakePIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
ModelPIPER J3C-65
Registration #G-BHPK
OwnerLINDA BARBARA SMITH
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured1

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.

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