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November 17, 1982 · Piper PA-28-151 · N7730C
New Hudson, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
New Hudson, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N7730C
Operator
B W Webb
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CHI83LA039
THE PILOT WAS GIVING A PLANE RIDE TO HIS BROTHER, HIS BROTHER'S GRANDSON AND THE CHILD'S MOTHER. THE CHILD'S GRANDMOTHER WANTED TO TAKE PICTURES AND WALKED INTO THE PARKING AREA NEXT TO THE TAXIWAY. WHILE LOOKING THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER, HER DEPTH PERCEPTION WAS AFFECTED. SHE WALKED TOO CLOSE TO THE TAXIWAY AND INTO THE PATH OF THE PLANE'S WING. SHE WAS STRUCK BY THE WING TIP (A GLANCING BLOW ON THE SIDE OF HER HEAD). SUBSEQUENTLY, SHE FELL AND BROKE HER LEFT CLAVICLE.
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THE PILOT WAS GIVING A PLANE RIDE TO HIS BROTHER, HIS BROTHER'S GRANDSON AND THE CHILD'S MOTHER. THE CHILD'S GRANDMOTHER WANTED TO TAKE PICTURES AND WALKED INTO THE PARKING AREA NEXT TO THE TAXIWAY. WHILE LOOKING THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER, HER DEPTH PERCEPTION WAS AFFECTED. SHE WALKED TOO CLOSE TO THE TAXIWAY AND INTO THE PATH OF THE PLANE'S WING. SHE WAS STRUCK BY THE WING TIP (A GLANCING BLOW ON THE SIDE OF HER HEAD). SUBSEQUENTLY, SHE FELL AND BROKE HER LEFT CLAVICLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EST
Nearest AirportNew Hudson (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN7730C
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorB W Webb
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg