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October 29, 1985 · Cessna 172 · N8316B
North Bend, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
North Bend, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8316B
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
SEA86LA017
THE PLT REPORTED HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING THE TIE DOWN RAMP AREA AT THE UNFAMILIAR ARPT IN DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS. THE PASSENGER EXITED THE ACFT WITH A FLASHLIGHT TO LOCATE A TIE DOWN SPOT AND WALKED INTO THE SPINNING PROP. THE PLT STATED THE PASSENGER WAS FAMILIAR WITH SMALL ACFT.
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THE PLT REPORTED HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING THE TIE DOWN RAMP AREA AT THE UNFAMILIAR ARPT IN DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS. THE PASSENGER EXITED THE ACFT WITH A FLASHLIGHT TO LOCATE A TIE DOWN SPOT AND WALKED INTO THE SPINNING PROP. THE PLT STATED THE PASSENGER WAS FAMILIAR WITH SMALL ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:54 PST
Nearest AirportNorth Bend (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8316B
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind20° @ 8 kt, gusting 1 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:11
Weather SourceWFAC