# NTSB CEN12WA145: Piper Piper J3C-65, Norfolk, United Kingdom, January 28, 2012

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Foreign investigation
- Date: January 28, 2012, 15:32 local (15:32 UTC)
- Place: Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 uninjured
- Status: Led by another country's authority
- NTSB office: Central Region
- Lead agency: Other
- NTSB case key (mKey): 82780
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN12WA145
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/82780/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA145

## 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 (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PIPER J3C-65 (65)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 12161
- Engines: CONTINENTAL MOTORS CORP A65-8F 65 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: No damage
- Flight: Personal, Non-U.S., non-commercial
- Registered owner: Linda Barbara Smith

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