Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Geneva, FL — 2013-05-18

Final reportERA13LA248
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Date
2013-05-18
Location
Geneva, FL, USA
Airport
FD92
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N4702F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The passenger’s failure to adhere to the pilot’s instructions to stay away from the front of the airplane when the engine was operating.

NTSB narrative

The pilot had previously flown two passengers on separate flights. They reported that the pilot briefed them that they were to enter and exit the airplane at all times from the right rear and that, at no time, should they be near or in front of the airplane while the engine was operating. A third passenger boarded the airplane from the right rear, and the flight departed for a local flight. The pilot reported that, after landing and with the engine still running, he briefed the passenger to deplane to the rear. The passenger exited the airplane and closed the door. However, instead of walking to the rear as instructed, she cleared the right wing lift strut and walked forward. The pilot yelled to her to stop but not before the propeller contacted her arm, causing a serious injury.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Passenger did not follow exit instructions and walked towards the propeller.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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