Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Owner/operator: Air Services Limited – ASL
Registration Number: 8R-GFA
Location: Kamarang Airport (KAR/SYKM) –
ÿ Guyana
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan propellerCessna 208B Grand Caravan propeller
Investigating Agency: GAAIUGAAIU
Category: Accident
A porter/cargo handler died at Kamarang Airport (KAR/SYKM) in Cuyuni-Mazaruni after being struck by a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan propeller. The deceased was a new employee, inexperienced, and untrained in his roles and responsibilities, including safety procedures at an aerodrome.A porter/cargo handler died at Kamarang Airport (KAR/SYKM) in Cuyuni-Mazaruni after being struck by a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan propeller. The deceased was a new employee, inexperienced, and untrained in his roles and responsibilities, including safety procedures at an aerodrome.
Description
A porter/cargo handler died at Kamarang Airport (KAR/SYKM), Cuyuni-Mazaruni, after being hit by a propeller of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. The deceased was a new employee (second day on the job), inexperienced and untrained in his roles and responsibilities and company procedures, including safety at an aerodrome. CASUAL FACTORS / PROBABLE CAUSE a. Ground staff approached the aircraft while the engine was running and came in contact with the rotating propeller. The propeller impacted his body causing grievous bodily harm and he was fatally wounded. b. Lack of training. Ground staff were not trained in their duties and responsibilities, company procedures and safety when operating at an aerodrome.
Source of Information
https://guyanachronicle.com/2021/10/16/asl-employee-dies-after-hit-by-planes-propeller/https://guyanachronicle.com/2021/10/16/asl-employee-dies-after-hit-by-planes-propeller/Primary Cause
Ground staff approached the aircraft while the engine was running and came into contact with the rotating propeller, resulting in grievous bodily harm and fatal wounding.Ground staff approached the aircraft while the engine was running and came into contact with the rotating propeller, resulting in grievous bodily harm and fatal wounding.Share on:
