Piper Aircraft Corporation PIPER J3C-65 accident near Norfolk, Gb, January 28, 2012
On January 28, 2012 at about 3:32 pm local time, a Piper Aircraft Corporation PIPER J3C-65, registered GBHPK, was involved in an accident near Norfolk. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed; 1 other was unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 28, 2012 · about 3:32 pm local time
- Place
- Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper Aircraft Corporation PIPER J3C-65 65
- Registration
- GBHPK · no longer on the register · serial 12161
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 28, 2012, at 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper J3C-65, G-BHPK, was involved in an accident at the Priory Farm, Tibenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger had completed a personal flight and had landed. After landing the pilot decided to takeoff again on a solo flight. The passenger exited the airplane and stepped into the rotating propeller. The pilot was not injured and the passenger received fatal injuries. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot Hants GU11 2HH United Kingdom Web site: http://www.dft.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of United Kingdom.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 1,219 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental Motors CORP A65-8F (piston); 0 hours total
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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