# NTSB Accident ERA09CA041
> **CESSNA 172** · 2008-11-07 · Frederick, MD, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09CA041
- **Event ID:** 20081107X30033
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-11-07
- **Location:** Frederick, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.417499, -77.374168
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N1242C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The passenger’s failure to avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane.  Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of the passenger safety briefing.

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