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May 19, 1994 · Cessna 182P · N6504M
Boerne, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Boerne, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N6504M
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
FTW94LA182
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STOPPED THE AIRPLANE ON THE RAMP AND REDUCED THE POWER TO IDLE. THE PILOT WAS TALKING TO A PERSON OUT HIS LEFT WINDOW WHEN THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER DEPLANED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AND WALKED INTO THE PROPELLER, SEVERING HER LEFT HAND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF HIS DEPLANING PASSENGER.
Full Narrative
On May 18, 1994, at 2045 central daylight time, a deplaning passenger of Cessna 182P, N6504M, sustained serious injuries near Boerne, Texas. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. During a telephone interview the pilot reported the airplane was on the ramp area with the engine power at idle speed of 500 RPM's. The pilot was talking to another person, who had walked up to the airplane at his left side window, when the passenger, who was in the right front seat, deplaned. The passenger departed the ramp area toward the front of the airplane and her left hand was severed by the propeller.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBoerne Stage Field (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN6504M
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO