Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE GROUND SERVICE PERSON'S LACK OF ATTENTION AND FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE TURNING PROPELLER.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On May 19, 1995, at 1500 central daylight time, a ground crew member was fatally injured when he walked into a turning propeller at McGehee, Arkansas. The aircraft, which was not damaged, was an Air Tractor AT502, N4536Q, operating under 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed.
At the time of the accident, the engine was running and the aircraft was unoccupied. The ground crew member was loading chemicals and walked into the turning propeller.
The experience level, qualifications, and training of the ground crew member is unknown.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA207