Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 May 1978
Aircraft Type: GAF N-22B Nomad
Owner/operator: Provincial Air Services
Registration Number: P2-IAT
Location: Kopiago –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: PropellerPropeller
Category: Accident
An aircraft taxiing at Kopiago experienced a fatal accident when a bystander entered the propeller area while performing pre-shutdown checks. The bystander struck the propeller, causing it to rotate at ground idle speed. The fence breach allowed the bystander to enter the propeller’s path.An aircraft taxiing at Kopiago experienced a fatal accident when a bystander entered the propeller area while performing pre-shutdown checks. The bystander struck the propeller, causing it to rotate at ground idle speed. The fence breach allowed the bystander to enter the propeller’s path.
Description
On arrival at Kopiago the aircraft was taxied into the parking area and brought to a halt. While performing his pre-shutdown checks, the pilot noticed a bystander walking towards the left engine from behind the a/c. Before he could stop the engine the bystander had walked into the propeller and was struck on the head. The propeller was rotating at ground idle speed. The bystander had entered the movement area through a break in the surrounding fence that had been left for vehicle access. A gate had not been installed.
Primary Cause
Bystander entry into propeller area during pre-shutdown checks.Bystander entry into propeller area during pre-shutdown checks.Share on:
