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June 9, 1982 · Cessna 500 · N981EE
Topeka, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Topeka, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 500
Tail Number
N981EE
Operator
Ryan Aviation
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
MKC82DA099
WHEN A PASSENGER WAS BOARDING THE AIRCRAFT, SHE INADVERTENTLY RELEASED THE LATCH THAT HELD THE DOOR OPEN. THE DOOR SWUNG TOWARD THE CLOSED POSITION, STRUCK THE BACK OF THE PASSENGER'S FOOT, AND SEVERED THE TENDON. THERE WERE THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AREA AND THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 15 GUSTING 20 KNOTS.
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WHEN A PASSENGER WAS BOARDING THE AIRCRAFT, SHE INADVERTENTLY RELEASED THE LATCH THAT HELD THE DOOR OPEN. THE DOOR SWUNG TOWARD THE CLOSED POSITION, STRUCK THE BACK OF THE PASSENGER'S FOOT, AND SEVERED THE TENDON. THERE WERE THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AREA AND THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 15 GUSTING 20 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPhillip Billard (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 500
Tail NumberN981EE
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorRyan Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT15D-1 · Turbofan · 2200
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50