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May 25, 1994 · Cessna 182A · N3848D
Roland, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Location
Roland, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N3848D
Operator
Arkansas Skydive Aircraft
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
FTW94LA180
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STOPPED THE AIRPLANE NEAR A HANGAR TO TAKE CARE OF THE PASSENGER'S PHYSIOLOGICAL NEED. THE PILOT BRIEFED THE PASSENGER TO STAY CLEAR OF THE PROPELLER AND TO EXIT TOWARD THE REAR OF THE AIRPLANE. WHILE THE PILOT WAS UNBUCKLING HIS PARACHUTE, HE LOOKED UP AND SAW THE PASSENGER WALK INTO THE PROPELLER.
NTSB Probable Cause
BOTH THE PILOT AND PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURE/DIRECTIVES.
Full Narrative
On May 25, 1994, at 1400 central daylight time, a Cessna 180A, N3848D, passenger was fatally injured by a propeller strike near Roland, Arkansas. The airplane sustained minor damage. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local business flight. A telephone interview with the pilot revealed that the passenger had a physiological need. The pilot taxied the airplane to the hangar near the facility. He briefed the passenger to stay clear of the propeller and to exit toward the rear of the airplane. While the pilot was unbuckling his parachute, he looked up and saw the passenger walk into the propeller.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPecan Grove (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN3848D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorArkansas Skydive Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC