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October 17, 1993 · Grumman American AA-5B · N28930

Fort Myers, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5B
Tail Number
N28930
Operator
Waller Kurt B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA94LA009

THE PILOT WAS RUNNING UP THE ENGINE IN PREPARATION FOR A FLIGHT AND HAD HIS VISION CONCENTRATED ON THE ENGINE INSTRUMENTS. DURING THAT TIME, HIS MOTHER WALKED TO THE AIRPLANE AND WAS STRUCK BY THE PROPELLER.

NTSB Probable Cause

IMPROPER DECISION BY THE OTHER PERSON (PILOT'S MOTHER) TO GO TO THE AIRPLANE, WHILE THE PILOT WAS MAKING CHECKS IN PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT, AND HER FAILURE TO IDENTIFY THE HAZARDOUS CONDITION (TURNING PROPELLER).

Full Narrative

On October 17, 1993, about 1645 eastern daylight time, N28930,registered to Kurt B. Waller was involved with a propeller strike on the ground at Pine Shadow Airpark, Fort Myers, Florida, while attempting a 14 CFR 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the intended local flight. The airplane received minor damage, one person on the ground received serious injuries, and the pilot and other two passengers reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time. The pilot stated to local law enforcement officials that during runup before the flight, the pilot's mother walked toward the airplane after the engine was started to give a passenger some food and was struck by the propeller, severing her arm. The pilot did not see her until after she was struck because he was watching instruments during the runup.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EDT
Nearest AirportPine Shadows (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman American AA-5B
Tail NumberN28930
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorWaller Kurt B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data