Summary
On January 28, 2012, a Piper Aircraft Corporation PIPER J3C-65 (G-BHPK) was involved in an accident near Norfolk, UK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN12WA145. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft G-BHPK.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12WA145