Cessna A152 accident near Houston, TX
On January 24, 1995, a Cessna A152 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Houston, TX. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: minor.
- Date
- January 24, 1995
- Place
- Houston, TX
- Aircraft
- Cessna A152 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Minor
- Position
- 29.611°N, 95.611°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001207X02868
NTSB summary
On January 24, 1995, at 0100 central standard time, a passenger in a Cessna A152, N4892A, was fatally injured during ground operations near Houston, Texas. The private pilot was not injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The airplane sustained minor damage. According to the Pilot/Operator Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot performed a "normal" preflight of the aircraft. "The pilot and passenger got into the plane, and the pilot started the engine." As he attempted to taxi, he realized that the nose wheel chocks were still in place. The pilot stated that the passenger "volunteered" to remove the chocks. He further stated that he "reminded the passenger to stay clear of the propeller." The passenger then exited the right door and proceeded around the rear of the aircraft. According to the pilot, she kneeled down to remove the chocks. "Then she stood up and turned towards the propeller." Subsequently, the passenger was struck in the head by the propeller.
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE PASSENGER. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
