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November 9, 2022 · Piper PA-28-140 · N8543E
Allentown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Allentown, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140 (1976)
Tail Number
N8543E
Operator
Ace Pilot Training
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ERA23LA055
After engine start, the student pilot and the flight instructor realized that the airplane’s nosewheel chock was still in place. The flight instructor decided to deplane to remove the chock without shutting down the engine. After removing the chock, the flight instructor moved to signal the student pilot that the chock was removed. In the process, the flight instructor made physical contact with the spinning propellor, resulting in serious injury. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Instructor/check pilot
Full Narrative
After engine start, the student pilot and the flight instructor realized that the airplane’s nosewheel chock was still in place. The flight instructor decided to deplane to remove the chock without shutting down the engine. After removing the chock, the flight instructor moved to signal the student pilot that the chock was removed. In the process, the flight instructor made physical contact with the spinning propellor, resulting in serious injury. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:25 EST
Nearest AirportLehigh Valley International Ai (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN8543E
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAce Pilot Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · Serious
Crew 2Age 23 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F / 25 F
Altimeter30.65 inHg
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourceWFAC