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December 10, 2020 · Cessna 172 S · N1956V

Glencoe, MN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Glencoe, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2005)
Tail Number
N1956V
Operator
South Dakota State University
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CEN21LA083

The pilot made a fuel stop as part of a solo cross-country flight. The pilot’s mother and sister had come out to the airport to visit. After fueling the airplane, his mother and sister returned to their car. The pilot conducted his preflight, started the engine, and was completing the checklist when he “heard and felt a violent thud.” He looked up to see his mother “sprinting towards the car.” The pilot shutdown the airplane. The pilot’s mother had returned to the airplane unexpectedly and was struck by the propeller resulting in a serious injury to her left arm. The airplane exhibited no obvious damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Identification/recognition-Other

Full Narrative

The pilot made a fuel stop as part of a solo cross-country flight. The pilot’s mother and sister had come out to the airport to visit. After fueling the airplane, his mother and sister returned to their car. The pilot conducted his preflight, started the engine, and was completing the checklist when he “heard and felt a violent thud.” He looked up to see his mother “sprinting towards the car.” The pilot shutdown the airplane. The pilot’s mother had returned to the airplane unexpectedly and was struck by the propeller resulting in a serious injury to her left arm. The airplane exhibited no obvious damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CST
Nearest AirportGlencoe Municipal (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN1956V
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorSouth Dakota State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point2 C / -3 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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