Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182D near Rose Hill, KS — 2012-07-28

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Date
2012-07-28
Location
Rose Hill, KS, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182D
Registration
N8882X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

The inadvertent deployment of a skydiver's parachute, which struck the right horizontal stabilizer.

NTSB narrative

As a skydiver was exiting the airplane, his parachute inadvertently deployed and struck the right horizontal stabilizer. He deployed his reserve parachute and landed without further incident. After all the skydivers had exited the airplane, the pilot saw that the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator were damaged. After an uneventful landing, postaccident examination revealed the right stabilizer spar was bent.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Other
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have ensured skydivers exited safely to prevent parachute deployment issues.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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