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January 28, 2012 · Piper Aircraft Piper J3C-65 65 · G-BHPK
Norfolk, GB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Location
Norfolk, GB
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Piper J3C-65 65
Tail Number
G-BHPK
Injuries
Fatal
NTSB Number
CEN12WA145
On January 28, 2012, at 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper J3C-65, G-BHPK, was involved in an accident at the Priory Farm, Tibenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger had completed a personal flight and had landed. After landing the pilot decided to takeoff again on a solo flight. The passenger exited the airplane and stepped into the rotating propeller. The pilot was not injured and the passenger received fatal injuries. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot Hants GU11 2HH United Kingdom Web site: http://www.dft.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of United Kingdom.
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On January 28, 2012, at 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper J3C-65, G-BHPK, was involved in an accident at the Priory Farm, Tibenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger had completed a personal flight and had landed. After landing the pilot decided to takeoff again on a solo flight. The passenger exited the airplane and stepped into the rotating propeller. The pilot was not injured and the passenger received fatal injuries. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot Hants GU11 2HH United Kingdom Web site: http://www.dft.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of United Kingdom.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:32 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft Piper J3C-65 65
Tail NumberG-BHPK
Aircraft CategoryAir
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors Corp · A65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0