Incident Details
The pilot reported that after returning to home base from a pleasure trip, it was dark outside. A car was parked next to the hangar, creating close quarters. The pilot-rated passenger decided to 'get out and walk the wing' due to the confined space.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated the airplane was stopped, and he was looking out the left side window as the passenger stepped onto the wing. He said, '...I turned around just as she jumped off the aircraft from the front side...right into the propeller...obviously not thinking about what she had...done.'
Pilot Background
The passenger is a private pilot with about 800 hours total flight time.