Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 September 1989
Aircraft Type: Xian Y-7
Owner/operator: Air China
Registration Number: B-3461
Location: Beijing –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Y-7 aircraft propeller bladesY-7 aircraft propeller blades
Category: Accident
A security guard was fatally injured during a security check at an airport following an engine shutdown on the Y-7 aircraft. The propeller blades were still running, resulting in a fatal impact.A security guard was fatally injured during a security check at an airport following an engine shutdown on the Y-7 aircraft. The propeller blades were still running, resulting in a fatal impact.
Description
A security guard was fatally injured by the Y-7’s propeller blades, which were still running immediately after engine shutdown.
Primary Cause
Engine propeller blade operation during shutdown.Engine propeller blade operation during shutdown.Share on:
