CEN12WA145

NTSB accident investigation · Piper Piper J3C-65 · Norfolk, United Kingdom · January 28, 2012

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
January 28, 2012, 15:32 local (15:32 UTC)
Place
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Injuries
1 fatal, 1 uninjured
Damage
No damage
Aircraft
G-BHPKPiper Piper J3C-65
NTSB office
Central Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
82780

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Factual narrative

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.

Aircraft

Registration
G-BHPK
Reported as
Piper Piper J3C-65 (65)
Category
Airplane
Serial number
12161
Engine
Continental Motors A65-8F, 65 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
No damage
Flight
Personal · Non-U.S., non-commercial
Registered owner
Linda Barbara Smith