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October 13, 2019 · Cessna 172 S · N5522S
Key West, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Key West, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2014)
Tail Number
N5522S
Operator
Paragon Flight Training
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
GAA20CA025
The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection at night and started the airplane, but the airplane would not move forward as he attempted to taxi from parking to the runway. The pilot looked out the left window to see if there were wheel chocks, and his passenger exited the right door and checked the right main landing gear wheel for chocks. The passenger subsequently moved to the front of the airplane and attempted to remove the chocks from the nosewheel. The passenger's right hand was struck by the propeller, which resulted in a serious injury. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s and the passenger's improper decision to have the passenger attempt to move a wheel chock while the propeller was turning, which resulted in a serious injury.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he performed the preflight inspection at night and started the airplane, but the airplane would not move forward as he attempted to taxi from parking to the runway. The pilot looked out the airplane's left window in search of wheel chocks, and his passenger exited the airplane's right door and checked the right main landing gear wheel for chocks. The passenger subsequently moved to the front of the airplane and attempted to remove the chocks from the nose wheel. The passenger's right hand was struck by the propeller. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:05 EDT
Nearest AirportKey West Intl (0nm WSW)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN5522S
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorParagon Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind40° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC