Feb 26, 1989
Accident
FORT WASHINGTON, MD
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PASSENGER FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE AIRCRAFT. BOTH THE PILOT FAILURE TO SUPERVISE THE BOARDING OF THE PASSENGER AND THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB BFO89LA018