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Passenger Steps into Propeller After Exiting Aircraft on Wing (N354KP)

Lee's Summit, MO, US

On March 27, 1993, a Beech 35 (registration N354KP) operated by Midwest Executive Aircraft,inc was involved in an aviation accident near Lee's Summit, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PROCEDURES DURING GROUND OPERATIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot with 800 hours exited a stopped aircraft at night and walked into the propeller. The pilot reported the passenger jumped off the front side of the wing into the propeller.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Mar 1993 Beech 35 accident near Lee's Summit, MO?

A private pilot with 800 hours exited a stopped aircraft at night and walked into the propeller. The pilot reported the passenger jumped off the front side of the wing into the propeller.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Mar 1993 involved a Beech 35, registration N354KP, operated by Midwest Executive Aircraft,inc, at Lee's Summit, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PROCEDURES DURING GROUND OPERATIONS.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11956. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.