Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-140 near Allentown, PA — 2022-11-09

Final reportERA23LA055
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Date
2022-11-09
Location
Allentown, PA, USA
Airport
ABE
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-140
Registration
N8543E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s decision to remove the nosewheel chock while the engine was still operating.

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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