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December 15, 1991 · Cessna 182D · N8883X
Carlisle, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Carlisle, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 182D
Tail Number
N8883X
Operator
James R Weddle
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA047
DURING A DAYTIME FLIGHT, MANEUVERING AT 8,500 FEET MSL, A PARACHUTE JUMPER EXITED THE AIRPLANE TO POSITION ON THE RIGHT WING STRUT IN PREPARATION FOR THE JUMP. THE JUMPER'S RESERVE PARACHUTE INADVERTENTLY OPENED AND THE JUMPER WAS PULLED FROM THE STRUT AND IMPACTED THE LEADING EDGE OF THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER BENDING THE SPAR. THE AIRPLANE LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PARACHUTE JUMPER'S RESERVE PARACHUTE INADVERTENTLY OPENING, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, RESULTING IN THE JUMPER IMPACTING THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
Full Narrative
DURING A DAYTIME FLIGHT, MANEUVERING AT 8,500 FEET MSL, A PARACHUTE JUMPER EXITED THE AIRPLANE TO POSITION ON THE RIGHT WING STRUT IN PREPARATION FOR THE JUMP. THE JUMPER'S RESERVE PARACHUTE INADVERTENTLY OPENED AND THE JUMPER WAS PULLED FROM THE STRUT AND IMPACTED THE LEADING EDGE OF THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER BENDING THE SPAR. THE AIRPLANE LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CST
Nearest AirportCARLISLE (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182D
Tail NumberN8883X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames R Weddle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind330° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT