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May 2, 1985 · Cessna 404 · N68103
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 404
Tail Number
N68103
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CHI85FEX01
THE RIGHT PROP STRUCK A PERSON WHO WAS LOADING FREIGHT ONTO THE ACFT. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE HAD STARTED THE RIGHT ENG TO BRING IT UP TO OPERATING TEMP TO DEFORST THE WINDSCREEN. HE STATED THE ENG HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR APRX 3 MINUTES WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING STRIKE THE ACFT. THE ACFT WAS CHOCKED AND THE BRAKES WERE SET WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
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THE RIGHT PROP STRUCK A PERSON WHO WAS LOADING FREIGHT ONTO THE ACFT. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE HAD STARTED THE RIGHT ENG TO BRING IT UP TO OPERATING TEMP TO DEFORST THE WINDSCREEN. HE STATED THE ENG HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR APRX 3 MINUTES WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING STRIKE THE ACFT. THE ACFT WAS CHOCKED AND THE BRAKES WERE SET WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:49 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 404
Tail NumberN68103
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 375
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 14 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC