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July 5, 1992 · Cessna 177B · N35107
Dwight, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Location
Dwight, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 177B
Tail Number
N35107
Operator
Sancken Elton H
Injuries
Fatal
NTSB Number
CHI92LA198
AFTER A FLIGHT, THE PILOT STOPPED ON THE RAMP WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND ATTEMPTED TO GAIN THE ATTENTION OF GROUND PERSONNEL TO ATTEND TO A DISCREPANT CONDITION ON HIS AIRPLANE. WHEN THIS DID NOT SUCCEED, HE ASKED THE PASSENGER (HIS WIFE) TO GO AND BRING SOMEONE TO THE AIRPLANE. SHE GOT OUT THE RIGHT DOOR AND WALKED INTO THE PROPELLER ARC.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PASSENGER'S INATTENTION TO THE PROPELLER ARC AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PROCEDURE IN DISEMBARKING A PASSENGER WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING.
Full Narrative
AFTER A FLIGHT, THE PILOT STOPPED ON THE RAMP WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND ATTEMPTED TO GAIN THE ATTENTION OF GROUND PERSONNEL TO ATTEND TO A DISCREPANT CONDITION ON HIS AIRPLANE. WHEN THIS DID NOT SUCCEED, HE ASKED THE PASSENGER (HIS WIFE) TO GO AND BRING SOMEONE TO THE AIRPLANE. SHE GOT OUT THE RIGHT DOOR AND WALKED INTO THE PROPELLER ARC.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CDT
Nearest AirportDWIGHT (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN35107
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorSancken Elton H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F60 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:45
Weather SourceWFAC