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February 11, 2007 · Cessna 172 · N124SJ

Lancaster, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Lancaster, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N124SJ
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
DFW07CA069

The private pilot reported that the single-engine airplane was parked on the ramp with the engine idling when a female taking pictures of the pilot and passengers inadvertently walked into the turning propeller. The pilot reported in the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 that after conducting a local area flight, he landed and taxied the airplane to the ramp. He parked the airplane parallel to the terminal building and kept the engine running. A female observer walked from the terminal building to the left, rear side of the airplane to photograph the passengers in the back seat. She then proceeded to the front of the aircraft where she was struck by the idling propeller. There was no damage to the airplane and the pilot and three passengers were not injured. The female that walked into the propeller sustained serious injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the mishap.

NTSB Probable Cause

The spectator's inadvertent contact with the turning propeller while the airplane was standing with the engine operating. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.

Full Narrative

The 291-hour private pilot reported that the single-engine airplane was parked on the ramp with the engine idling when a female taking pictures of the pilot and passengers inadvertently walked into the turning propeller. The pilot reported in the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 that after conducting a local area flight, he landed and taxied the airplane to the ramp. He parked the airplane parallel to the terminal building and kept the engine running. A female observer walked from the terminal building to the left, rear side of the airplane to photograph the passengers in the back seat. She then proceeded to the front of the aircraft where she was struck by the idling propeller. There was no damage to the airplane and the pilot and three passengers were not injured. The female that walked into the propeller sustained serious injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the mishap.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CST
Nearest AirportLancaster (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN124SJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time01:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data