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September 6, 2002 · Cessna 120 · N2601N
Brookfield, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Brookfield, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 120
Tail Number
N2601N
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CHI02CA279
The airplane was being taxied for takeoff when the propeller struck a grounds keeper. The pilot stated that he was taxiing to the west and was "S" turning and saw no obstacles. He said that he heard a noise and saw a, "weedwhacker rise upward at right corner of windshield." He stated that he shut the aircraft down and found the grounds keeper injured and lying on the ground. The grounds keeper had been struck by the airplane propeller.
NTSB Probable Cause
The inadequate visual outlook by the pilot during taxi.
Full Narrative
On September 6, 2002, at 1115 central daylight time, a Cessna 120, N2601N, piloted by a private pilot, struck and seriously injured a grounds keeper at the Capitol Airport, Brookfield, Wisconsin. The airplane was being taxied to the runway prior to takeoff. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane was not injured. The airplane was not damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was conducted in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. In a written report, the pilot stated that he was taxiing to the west and was "S" turning and saw no obstacles. He said that he heard a noise and saw a, "weedwhacker rise upward at right corner of windshield." He stated that he shut the aircraft down and found the grounds keeper injured and lying on the ground. The grounds keeper had been struck by the airplane propeller.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN2601N
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0