# NTSB Accident ERA09CA375
> **WACO UPF-7** · 2009-07-04 · Manteo, NC, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09CA375
- **Event ID:** 20090706X93541
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-04
- **Location:** Manteo, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.918888, -75.695556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** WACO
- **Model:** UPF-7
- **Registration:** N32132
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by the passenger.

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