SERS · Piper PA-60-600 · 1996-05-07 · SYRACUSE, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD96LA072
Event ID
20001208X05787
Type
Accident
Date
1996-05-07
Location
SYRACUSE, NY, USA
Coordinates
43.040756, -76.139122
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-60-600
Registration
N222KD
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to ensure that his hand would remain clear of the propeller, while attempting to take remedial action to secure the clam shell door. The unlatching and separation of the clam shell door from the aircraft were related factors.