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June 13, 1999 · Piper PA-28R-180 · N7485J
Wimauma, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 3 uninjured
Location
Wimauma, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-180
Tail Number
N7485J
Injuries
Fatal
NTSB Number
MIA99LA179
The engine was still running when one passenger exited the airplane and went aft on the wing. A second passenger exited the airplane, went forward on the wing, and struck the propeller.
NTSB Probable Cause
a passenger deplaning the airplane while the engine was running struck the propeller.
Full Narrative
On June 13, 1999, about 1750 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-180, N7485J, registered to a private individual, had a deplaning passenger strike the propeller at Wimauma Airport, Wimauma, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was not damaged. The private-rated pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. One passenger was fatally injured. The flight had originated in the Bahamas at an unknown time. After landing, the pilot taxied the airplane to the terminal area so the passengers could deplane, because it was raining. The engine was still running when one passenger exited the airplane and went aft on the wing. A second passenger exited the airplane, went forward on the wing, and struck the propeller.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 EDT
Nearest AirportWIMAUMA (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-180
Tail NumberN7485J
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-36-A3A · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 3 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC