PIPER PA-25-235
Miller, MO — July 23, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA469 |
| Event ID | 20090728X52636 |
| Location | Miller, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.26667, -93.93333 |
| Airport | Kingsley Field |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of the operator to shut down aircraft while conducting servicing which resulted in a ground person being struck by the rotating aircraft propeller.
Full Narrative
The aerial application airplane completed its last flight for the day and was parked with the engine running for cooling purposes before it was shut down. A ground support person, who was an aircraft loader, assisted in the cleaning of the airplane while the engine was still running. The loader began rinsing underneath the airplane and progressed inwards toward the wing root. The loader received serious injuries when he stood up and was stuck three times by the rotating propeller.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.