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August 5, 1987 · Cessna 120 · N76249
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 120
Tail Number
N76249
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CHI87FA185
THE PLT WAS TAXIING OUT OF THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CAMPING AREA AT OSHKOSH WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF WING WALKERS WHEN HE STOPPED TO PERMIT THE PAX (HIS WIFE) TO PERFORM AN ERRAND. THE PAX DEPLANED & WENT UNDER THE OUTER 1/3 OF THE WING STRUT, THEN WALKED BACK INTO THE PATH OF THE IDLING PROP. HER LEFT FOREARM WAS NEARLY SEVERED.
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THE PLT WAS TAXIING OUT OF THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CAMPING AREA AT OSHKOSH WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF WING WALKERS WHEN HE STOPPED TO PERMIT THE PAX (HIS WIFE) TO PERFORM AN ERRAND. THE PAX DEPLANED & WENT UNDER THE OUTER 1/3 OF THE WING STRUT, THEN WALKED BACK INTO THE PATH OF THE IDLING PROP. HER LEFT FOREARM WAS NEARLY SEVERED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 CDT
Nearest AirportWittman Field (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN76249
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC