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August 28, 1982 · Cessna 150 · N150WM
Friendswood, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Friendswood, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N150WM
Operator
Murmur
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
FTW82DRA26
THE PILOT OF N150WM WAS GIVING FREE RIDES TO GUESTS. HE TAXIED TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY AFTER A LANDING AND DISCHARGED A PASSENGER. A FEMALE PASSENGER WALKED OUT TO THE AIRPLANE TO GET IN BUT DUE TO THE FACT SHE HAD PREVIOUSLY RODE, THE PILOT ASKED HER TO LET SOMEONE ELSE RIDE. THE PASSENGER CLOSED THE CABIN DOOR AND WALKED INTO THE PROPELLER.
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THE PILOT OF N150WM WAS GIVING FREE RIDES TO GUESTS. HE TAXIED TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY AFTER A LANDING AND DISCHARGED A PASSENGER. A FEMALE PASSENGER WALKED OUT TO THE AIRPLANE TO GET IN BUT DUE TO THE FACT SHE HAD PREVIOUSLY RODE, THE PILOT ASKED HER TO LET SOMEONE ELSE RIDE. THE PASSENGER CLOSED THE CABIN DOOR AND WALKED INTO THE PROPELLER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPolly Ranch (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN150WM
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorMurmur
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0