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November 6, 2005 · Cessna 182 · N5784B
Butler, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Butler, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N5784B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA028
The Cessna 182, operating as a platform for skydiving operations, sustained substantial damage during a skydiving flight. The commercial pilot reported a skydiver's reserve parachute accidentally deployed while the skydiver was getting established on the step before jumping from the airplane. The reserve parachute became entangled around the airplane's right horizontal stabilizer and bent the outboard section of the stabilizer and elevator downward. The skydiver was able to get the chute released from the airplane, and when he landed he received serious injuries. The pilot instructed the other skydivers on board the airplane to jump out of the airplane, and they landed safely. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The damage to the horizontal stabilizer was a result of the inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's reserve parachute.
Full Narrative
The Cessna 182, operating as a platform for skydiving operations, sustained substantial damage during a skydiving flight. The commercial pilot reported a skydiver's reserve parachute accidentally deployed while the skydiver was getting established on the step before jumping from the airplane. The reserve parachute became entangled around the airplane's right horizontal stabilizer and bent the outboard section of the stabilizer and elevator downward. The skydiver was able to get the chute released from the airplane, and when he landed he received serious injuries. The pilot instructed the other skydivers on board the airplane to jump out of the airplane, and they landed safely. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportButler Memorial Sssssssairport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN5784B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0