Incident Overview
A pilot reported an incident involving an aircraft that occurred while taxiing. According to the pilot, after he and his passengers were aboard, the engine was running and ground control had cleared the aircraft to taxi. At that point, the pilot discovered that the left main wheel was still chocked, preventing forward movement.
Sequence of Events
While setting the parking brake, the passenger seated in the right front seat unstrapped and exited the aircraft without any instruction from the pilot. The pilot initiated an engine shutdown but was unable to shut it down before the passenger walked forward into the arc of the propeller.
Lighting Conditions
The pilot stated that the lights on top of the hangar provided good illumination at the time of the incident.
Additional Details
No other information regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or any injuries was provided in the source. The report does not specify any damage to the aircraft or the outcome for the passenger.