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G-BHPK

Unknown
Fatal

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PIPER J3C-65S/N: 12161

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 28, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12WA145
Location
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Event ID
20120131X14458
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
G-BHPK
Make
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Serial Number
12161
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PIPER J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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

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