On October 3, 1989, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N1940P) was involved in an aviation accident near Edmond, OK. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE PASSENGER'S IMPAIRMENT FROM USE OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG (MEDICATION). This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported that after a night landing, a passenger deplaned and walked into the propeller before the pilot could shut down the engine. The passenger had consumed medication containing codeine and butalbital before departure.
Incident Details
A pilot reported that after landing at night, the aircraft was stopped short of the parking spot. The pilot intended to shut down the engine to allow a vehicle to be removed from the parking area. Before the engine could be shut down, the passenger deplaned and walked into the propeller.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the event occurred at an unspecified location. The pilot learned after the flight that the passenger had consumed five Fiorinal #3 capsules containing a total of 150 mg of codeine and 250 mg of butalbital before the 1900 CDT departure. The pilot did not provide further details regarding the circumstances leading to the passenger's deplaning or the condition of the passenger or aircraft after the incident.
Passenger's Condition
According to the pilot's subsequent knowledge, the passenger had taken the medication before departure. No other information about the passenger's state or any injuries was reported.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 Oct 1989 Piper PA-22-150 accident near Edmond, OK?
A pilot reported that after a night landing, a passenger deplaned and walked into the propeller before the pilot could shut down the engine. The passenger had consumed medication containing codeine and butalbital before departure.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 1989 Piper PA-22-150 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Oct 1989 involved a Piper PA-22-150, registration N1940P, at Edmond, OK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE PASSENGER'S IMPAIRMENT FROM USE OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG (MEDICATION).
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