PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PIPER J3C-65 near Norfolk — 2012-01-28
- Date
- 2012-01-28
- Location
- Norfolk, GB
- Aircraft
- PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PIPER J3C-65
- Registration
- G-BHPK
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatalities
- 1
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB 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.